New Delhi, Aug 14 (NationPress) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has voiced its strong disapproval of political figures using terms such as “Vote Chori” to insinuate electoral fraud. According to sources, the Commission perceives such terminology as a direct assault on the dignity of Indian voters and the integrity of election officials.

As per sources, the Commission emphasizes that the principle of “One Person, One Vote” has been upheld since the inaugural general elections in 1951-52, and any claims of duplicate voting need to be substantiated with credible evidence.

“If anyone possesses proof of an individual voting more than once in any election, it should be presented to the ECI along with a written Affidavit, instead of tarnishing the reputation of all voters in India by labeling them as 'Chor' without any evidence,” stated ECI sources.

The Commission expressed particular concern that such rhetoric not only raises doubts about crores of Indian voters but also undermines the credibility of election officials responsible for conducting free and fair elections.

“Attempting to forge a false narrative using derogatory phrases like 'Vote Chori' against our electorate is not just a direct affront to millions of Indian voters but also an attack on the integrity of countless election staff,” ECI sources commented.

This response follows recent statements by Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, who claimed that several voters were registered at the same address during a press conference and accused the BJP of “stealing votes” in collusion with the ECI.

Gandhi asserted that he had shared data supporting his allegations, but the Commission has insisted on an affidavit to verify these claims.

On August 7, Gandhi accused the BJP of incorporating fraudulent names into voter rolls, citing examples from Karnataka, and alleging a “massive theft of votes” in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat. The Commission has already dismissed these allegations as unfounded and misleading.