'Present evidence by evening', Election Commission seeks response from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Election Commission has rejected the appeal of Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and has asked him to submit evidence of his allegations by this evening (June 3). Jairam Ramesh accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah that, 'After the completion of the Lok Sabha election voting, Amit Shah called 150 district collectors across the country.' The Congress leader asked for a week's time to prove his allegations. But the Election Commission has said that 'you will not be given a week's time, you should present the evidence this evening itself.'

It is not right to spread rumours and doubt everyone: Rajiv Kumar

The Election Commission has asked Jairam Ramesh to respond to these allegations by 7 pm on Monday. The Congress leader said, 'So far Amit Shah has called 150 district collectors. This is clearly a threat, which shows how scared the BJP is. Officials should not come under any pressure and should follow the Constitution.' It is worth noting that Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar held a press conference. Meanwhile, he said, 'It is not right to spread rumors and suspect everyone.'

Election Commission wrote a letter to the Congress leader

In a letter to Jairam Ramesh, the Election Commission said, 'Your allegation that an attempt has been made to influence the District Magistrates of about 150 parliamentary constituencies seriously affects the sanctity of the counting process to be held tomorrow (June 4). No DM has reported any improper influence by you. Therefore, the Commission completely rejects your request for extension of time.'

Indian elections are historic

A day before the counting of votes and announcement of results of the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission has organized a press conference. In which Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar called this time's Lok Sabha elections 2024 historic. Meanwhile, he described the successful completion of the electoral system and voting as an achievement. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, 'This time the election was historic. 64 crore voters exercised their franchise. Women also showed great enthusiasm in voting. More than 31 crore women voted. 'A record number of people above the age of 85 voted.'