EC Denies Kejriwal’s Booth-Wise Votes Not Uploaded Claim
The controversy surrounding the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 has taken another turn with Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Delhi denying the allegations made by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal regarding the non-uploading of Form 17C and booth-wise votes on the Election Commission’s website.
As reported by Hindustan Times, Kejriwal had claimed that despite repeated requests, the EC had refused to upload the Form 17C and the number of votes polled per booth in each Assembly of Delhi on its website, thereby allegedly lacking transparency in the voting process.
However, the CEO Delhi has refuted these allegations, stating that all Presiding Officers had furnished the account of votes recorded in Form 17C to every polling agent.
Kejriwal had made the allegations while addressing the media, expressing his concern over the lack of transparency in the voting process. He claimed that the EC was refusing to provide the details of booth-wise votes, which he believed was essential for ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
The AAP chief’s allegations were met with swift denial by the CEO Delhi, who clarified that Form 17C is a document that records the votes cast at each polling station. The CEO stated that the document is furnished to every polling agent by the Presiding Officer at the end of the polling process.
The CEO’s clarification has raised questions about the authenticity of Kejriwal’s allegations. It appears that the CEO’s statement has put to rest any concerns about the EC’s refusal to upload Form 17C and booth-wise votes on its website.
The controversy surrounding the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 has been marred by allegations of irregularities and lack of transparency. The EC’s denial of Kejriwal’s allegations has brought some relief to the poll body, which has been under intense scrutiny in the wake of the elections.
The EC’s clarification has also raised questions about the motives behind Kejriwal’s allegations. Was the AAP chief genuinely concerned about the lack of transparency in the voting process, or was he trying to create a controversy to deflect attention from his party’s performance in the elections?
The EC’s denial of Kejriwal’s allegations has also sparked a debate about the need for greater transparency in the electoral process. While the EC’s clarification has put to rest any concerns about the uploading of Form 17C and booth-wise votes, it is essential that the poll body continues to work towards increasing transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
In conclusion, the EC’s denial of Kejriwal’s allegations has put an end to the controversy surrounding the uploading of Form 17C and booth-wise votes on the EC’s website. However, the debate about the need for greater transparency in the electoral process continues. It is essential that the EC and other stakeholders work together to ensure that the electoral process is transparent, accountable, and free from irregularities.
