The Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc has hit back at the Election Commission over the ongoing vote theft allegations and the Bihar SIR controversy. Addressing a press conference on Monday, leaders from the RJD, Samajwadi Party, DMK, TMC and other parties once again raised serious questions about the Election Commission and its functioning. In a fiery joint press conference by the Opposition parties, senior RJD leader Manoj Jha took sharp aim at the Election Commission (EC), asserting that the Constitution exists to safeguard democratic principles, not to serve as a cover for actions that undermine its very spirit. Speaking at the presser, Jha said, “The Constitution is meant for protection, but it cannot become a shield for your defiance of Constitutional morality.” His remarks came a day after the Election Commission slammed Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for using “improper words” such as “vote chori”.
