Yogendra Yadav Backs Rahul Gandhi's Explosive Claims on Election CommissionYogendra Yadav Backs Rahul Gandhi's Explosive Claims on Election CommissionDEEPANSHU SHARMAImage Source: xAfter 35 years of defending India’s Election Commission, Yogendra Yadav now questions its credibility following Rahul Gandhi's explosive allegationsRahul Gandhi accused the EC of facilitating "vote chori" in Maharashtra and Karnataka, citing fake voters and missing CCTV footage as key evidenceIn Mahadevapura constituency, Rahul alleged 1,00,000 bogus voters were listed, helping BJP win both the local and Bangalore Central seats"I defended the EC for 35 years," Yadav said. "But Rahul Gandhi's evidence has changed the picture"Yadav, a seasoned election observer, previously praised India’s electoral process globally, calling the EC "sacrosanct" and a model for the worldYadav criticised the EC’s demand for an affidavit from Rahul Gandhi, saying it confirms public suspicion rather than addressing the issues raised"The EC owes answers to the country," Yadav said. He urged a fair probe into the allegations rather than intimidation tacticsRahul Gandhi also cited names appearing across different states, indicating large-scale data manipulation in EC's 2025 recordsState CEOs asked Rahul to submit specific names and a signed oath, saying they need formal proof to actAs pressure builds, the EC’s response to these serious claims will be crucial to public trust in India's electoral democracy