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BJP Arunachal Pradesh Defends ECI Amid SIR Row, Criticises Rahul Gandhi’s Call for CEC Resignation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the BJP has defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the SIR controversy and questioned Rahul Gandhi’s demand that the Chief Election Commissioner resign.
The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a statement today defending the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the ongoing SIR controversy. The party’s spokesperson said that the ECI has acted within its mandate and that the allegations raised are unfounded.
The statement also addressed Rahul Gandhi’s recent call for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The BJP unit criticized the opposition leader’s demand as politically motivated and urged the public to focus on the integrity of the electoral process.
The SIR row has attracted national attention, with various political parties voicing differing opinions. The BJP’s response underscores its stance that the ECI remains a neutral institution.
No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the SIR allegations, but the party’s defense highlights its commitment to upholding democratic institutions.
The ECI has yet to comment on the BJP’s remarks, and the political debate continues to intensify as the election calendar approaches.
The statement also addressed Rahul Gandhi’s recent call for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The BJP unit criticized the opposition leader’s demand as politically motivated and urged the public to focus on the integrity of the electoral process.
The SIR row has attracted national attention, with various political parties voicing differing opinions. The BJP’s response underscores its stance that the ECI remains a neutral institution.
No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the SIR allegations, but the party’s defense highlights its commitment to upholding democratic institutions.
The ECI has yet to comment on the BJP’s remarks, and the political debate continues to intensify as the election calendar approaches.