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Himachal Congress Calls for CEC’s Dismissal Over Alleged Vote Theft
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 09:34 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh Congress has formally demanded the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging vote theft in recent elections.
The Congress party in Himachal Pradesh has publicly called for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, accusing the election authority of facilitating vote theft during the latest polls. The demand was issued in a statement released by the state unit, which described the alleged irregularities as a serious breach of democratic norms.
Party officials said that the alleged manipulation undermines the credibility of the electoral process and warrants immediate action against the CEC. They urged the Election Commission of India to initiate a thorough investigation and consider the removal of the official if the claims are substantiated.
As of now, the Election Commission has not issued a response to the Congress's demand, and the matter is expected to be examined through legal or administrative channels.
Party officials said that the alleged manipulation undermines the credibility of the electoral process and warrants immediate action against the CEC. They urged the Election Commission of India to initiate a thorough investigation and consider the removal of the official if the claims are substantiated.
As of now, the Election Commission has not issued a response to the Congress's demand, and the matter is expected to be examined through legal or administrative channels.