Sunday, September 28, 2025
28.1 C
New Delhi
type here...
<div>‘Oath Mandatory Only If...’: CEC Counters Rahul Gandhi's ‘Constitution Oath’ Stance</div>
India
1 min.Read

‘Oath Mandatory Only If…’: CEC Counters Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Constitution Oath’ Stance

admin
By admin
Curated By :

Last Updated:

Rahul Gandhi had denied taking an “oath” for his allegations against the Election Commission, stating that he has already taken an oath on the Constitution.

Follow us on:
font

CEC counters Rahul Gandhi's allegations on vote theft (Photo: PIB)

CEC counters Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on vote theft (Photo: PIB)

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday countered Rahul Gandhi’s “Constitution oath” argument over his allegations of vote theft on the poll body, and said that it is mandatory for the individual to take oath “as a witness” if he is not a voter of the constituency the complaint is being made for.

“If you are not a voter of a constituency, then you have to give it on oath, as per the RP Act as a witness,” CEC said while answering a question by News18 India at a press conference in the national capital.

Recommended Stories

More to follow…

About the Author

authorimg
Ashesh Mallick

Ashesh Mallick is a Sub-Editor with over three years of experience in news writing, video production. He primarily covers national news, politics and global affairs. You can follow him on Twitter: @MallickAshes…Read More

Ashesh Mallick is a Sub-Editor with over three years of experience in news writing, video production. He primarily covers national news, politics and global affairs. You can follow him on Twitter: @MallickAshes… Read More

view comments

News india ‘Oath Mandatory Only If…’: CEC Counters Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Constitution Oath’ Stance
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Read More

Go to Source

Hot this week

India

‘Standing here with deep sorrow’: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin consoles Karur stampede families; orders inquiry under retired judge

0
TAMIL NADU: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin reached Karur in the early hours of Sunday to meet the families of those who died and were injured in a stampede during a campaign event for TVK leader and actor-turned-politician Vijay, Read More
India

AAP slams Rahul Gandhi’s silence on activist’s arrest, Congress hits back

0
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress crossed swords on Saturday, with AAP questioning the silence of Rahul Gandhi over the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the stringent NSA and Congress hitting back by sayin Read More
India

Army issues tender for highly mobile air defence system

0
NEW DELHI: India kicked off the acquisition process for three highly mobile regiments of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missile (QRSAM) systems that can detect and destroy aircraft, attack helicopters, drones, rockets and mi Read More
India

Putin praises India’s highest economic growth rate in world

0
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming the strong and time-tested nature of relations between Moscow and New Delhi last week. Read More
India

Stay alert: VHP to govt over AIMPLB’s stir against waqf law

0
NEW DELHI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) urged on Saturday Centre and state govts to stay alert against possible violence during nationwide protests announced by All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and other Muslim bodies agai Read More

Topics

India

‘Standing here with deep sorrow’: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin consoles Karur stampede families; orders inquiry under retired judge

0
TAMIL NADU: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin reached Karur in the early hours of Sunday to meet the families of those who died and were injured in a stampede during a campaign event for TVK leader and actor-turned-politician Vijay, Read More
India

AAP slams Rahul Gandhi’s silence on activist’s arrest, Congress hits back

0
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress crossed swords on Saturday, with AAP questioning the silence of Rahul Gandhi over the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the stringent NSA and Congress hitting back by sayin Read More
India

Army issues tender for highly mobile air defence system

0
NEW DELHI: India kicked off the acquisition process for three highly mobile regiments of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missile (QRSAM) systems that can detect and destroy aircraft, attack helicopters, drones, rockets and mi Read More
India

Putin praises India’s highest economic growth rate in world

0
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming the strong and time-tested nature of relations between Moscow and New Delhi last week. Read More
India

Stay alert: VHP to govt over AIMPLB’s stir against waqf law

0
NEW DELHI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) urged on Saturday Centre and state govts to stay alert against possible violence during nationwide protests announced by All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and other Muslim bodies agai Read More
India

‘Swachh Shehar Jodi’ launched to help 200 cities manage solid waste

0
NEW DELHI: In an initiative aimed at helping around 200 cities effectively manage and process their municipal solid waste, govt on Saturday launched ‘Swachh Shehar Jodi’ (SSJ) programme. Read More
India

Draft bill to strengthen statistical institute unveiled

0
NEW DELHI: The central govt has released a draft bill which aims to strengthen the Indian Statistical Institute by putting in place a revamped governance structure, making the board a leaner and more empowered body for policy, adminis Read More
India

Amit Shah sets 160+ target for NDA in Bihar elections

0
PATNA/ARARIA: Union home minister Amit Shah set on Saturday an ambitious target of winning over 160 of total 243 seats in upcoming Bihar assembly elections, and urged BJP workers to visit every household and publicise NDA govt’ Read More

Related Articles

Previous article
Priyanka Chopra Masters Understated Luxury In Satin Emerald At Family Soiree
Next article
Neighbourhood first: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri begins Nepal visit; meets PM Oli in Kathmandu

Free News - Where voices unite, stories flourish, and community thrives through open dialogue and meaningful connections.

Company

Headlines

‘Standing here with deep sorrow’: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin consoles Karur stampede families; orders inquiry under retired judge

0
TAMIL NADU: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin reached Karur in the early hours of Sunday to meet the families of those who died and were injured in a stampede during a campaign event for TVK leader and actor-turned-politician Vijay, Read More

AAP slams Rahul Gandhi’s silence on activist’s arrest, Congress hits back

0
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress crossed swords on Saturday, with AAP questioning the silence of Rahul Gandhi over the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the stringent NSA and Congress hitting back by sayin Read More

Army issues tender for highly mobile air defence system

0
NEW DELHI: India kicked off the acquisition process for three highly mobile regiments of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missile (QRSAM) systems that can detect and destroy aircraft, attack helicopters, drones, rockets and mi Read More

Putin praises India’s highest economic growth rate in world

0
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming the strong and time-tested nature of relations between Moscow and New Delhi last week. Read More

Newsletter

Get important news delivered directly to your inbox and stay connected!

© CurrentIndia.com