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Mumbai, April 21, 2025 – Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has launched a strong rebuttal against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments regarding the Election Commission of India during his visit to the United States. Gandhi had questioned the functioning of the Election Commission, which he claimed was not addressing crucial issues related to voter registration and electoral processes.
Speaking to the media, Shaina NC accused Gandhi of undermining the Election Commission’s credibility by making unfounded allegations abroad rather than raising concerns within the Indian Parliament. “Rahul Gandhi has the audacity to question the Election Commission of India. As an entitled child of India, he should raise questions in Parliament. He chooses not to attend Parliament. Instead, he makes dismissive allegations that are misleading and incorrect,” NC remarked.
The Shiv Sena leader also pointed out the Election Commission’s clarification that the issues Gandhi raised were not widespread. According to the Election Commission, minimal appeals were made in response to Section 24 of the Representation of People’s Act, and only 89 appeals were received in Maharashtra regarding voter registration. Shaina NC referred to this clarification to argue that Gandhi’s portrayal of the situation was exaggerated.
“Despite the Election Commission clarifying that hardly any first or second appeals were made and only a minimal number of applications were received for voter inclusion, Rahul Gandhi continues to defame India. His actions are disrespectful to the country he belongs to,” Shaina NC said.
Her comments underscore a growing political rift over how critical domestic issues are raised and discussed, particularly when opposition leaders choose to bring them up in international forums rather than engaging in domestic legislative processes. The exchange adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding the role of the Election Commission and the responsibilities of political leaders in shaping public narratives.
