A collective of 272 distinguished citizens, comprising 16 former judges, 123 retired bureaucrats (including 14 former ambassadors), and 133 retired military officers, has issued an open letter criticizing Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Titled 'Attack on National Constitutional Institutions,' the letter expresses profound concern over the state of India's democracy.
It asserts that democracy is now under assault not by force, but through 'poisonous language,' with certain political. Leaders engaging in 'dramatic politics' by leveling 'baseless and provocative allegations' instead of focusing on genuine policy debates.
The open letter highlights a concerning pattern of alleged attacks by Rahul Gandhi on India's constitutional institutions. It states that initially, he questioned the valor and achievements of the Indian Army. Subsequently, doubts were cast upon the impartiality of the judiciary, and Parliament along with its constitutional authorities were targeted. Now, the letter alleges, there are 'systematic and conspiratorial attacks' on the credibility and. Integrity of the Election Commission, posing a grave threat to the democratic framework of India.
Grave Allegations Against the Election Commission
The letter specifically focuses on the accusations made by Rahul Gandhi against the Election Commission. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha has been repeatedly attacking the Election Commission,. Claiming to possess '100% solid proof' that the EC is involved in 'vote theft. ' He has reportedly used 'extremely vulgar language,' likening his evidence to a 'nuclear bomb' and threatening that 'when it explodes, the EC will have no place to hide, while ' These statements, according to the signatories, are deeply troubling and undermine public trust in a vital democratic institution.
Accusations of Treason and Threats
Plus, the letter details Rahul Gandhi's alleged threats directed at EC officials, while he has reportedly accused the EC of committing 'treason' and warned that 'those involved from top to bottom' in the Election Commission wouldn't be spared. He also allegedly stated that he would pursue the Chief. Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners even after their retirement. Despite these severe allegations and threats, the letter emphasizes that Rahul Gandhi has not filed any formal complaint or submitted an affidavit to take responsibility for his claims, a point of significant concern for the signatories.
A Threat to Democratic Foundations
The 272 signatories collectively assert that making allegations without proof and intimidating government officials is fundamentally wrong, while they believe that such language and unsubstantiated accusations weaken constitutional institutions and ultimately pose a threat to India's democracy. This open letter comes at a time when Rahul Gandhi has been consistently questioning the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the functioning of the Election Commission, intensifying the debate over the credibility of these institutions. The group of citizens urges for an end to these attacks and a restoration of constitutional decorum.
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