Karnataka CEO asks Rahul Gandhi to share documents on woman voting twice claim

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka has requested Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to provide the documentary evidence underpinning his claim that a woman in the state cast her vote twice in the recent parliamentary elections. Gandhi had made this assertion would raise serious concerns about electoral integrity and voter list accuracy.

In a formal letter, the CEO noted that Gandhi’s statement could be damaging if unverified and emphasized that any claims of voter duplication must be supported by credible documentation. The office invited Gandhi to submit the purported evidence by a specified date so that authorities can verify the claims and take appropriate action if necessary.

The demand comes amid heightened scrutiny over the transparency of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the reliability of electoral rolls. The CEO’s notice suggests that he is open to reviewing the documents—if provided—but stressed that elections should remain free from misinformation.

At this point, Rahul Gandhi's team has not officially responded to the request. Political analysts suggest this exchange adds a procedural layer to the ongoing dispute and may influence public perception around voter data accuracy.

The Election Commission of India has seen recent controversy over alleged anomalies, prompting several parties to demand audits and roll revisions. Gandhi’s vote-duplication claim adds urgency to calls for robust verification mechanisms. The state CEO’s request represents an attempt to bring such claims under official review.