Vote theft row: Election Commission again asks Rahul Gandhi to sign declaration or apologise; terms claims as ‘false’ and ‘absurd’

The Election Commission of India (ECI) demands Rahul Gandhi either substantiate his “vote theft” allegations with a signed declaration or apologize for the claims, which ECI deems false. Gandhi refuses to sign, while Sharad Pawar supports Gandhi’s concerns. BJP calls for a formal complaint or Gandhi’s resignation if he lacks faith in the ECI.