Piyush Goyal Targets Congress Over Chief Election Commissioner Controversy
New Delhi, October 13, 2026: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has criticised the Congress party amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Goyal questioned the Congress party’s past decisions involving former Chief Election Commissioners and accused Rahul Gandhi of making false and baseless allegations.
The controversy comes as opposition parties continue to protest over the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Piyush Goyal Questions Congress Over Former Election Chiefs
Piyush Goyal alleged that the Congress party had given political positions and honours to former Chief Election Commissioners after their service.
According to Goyal, some former election officials received positions such as governor or minister, while others received national honours. He questioned whether these decisions showed a conflict between political interests and the independence of election institutions.
Goyal also referred to former Chief Election Commissioner M. S. Gill and former CEC T. N. Seshan while presenting his arguments against the Congress party.
These statements reflect Goyal’s allegations about the Congress party’s past decisions.
Goyal Calls Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations Baseless
Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of making false and baseless allegations against the Election Commission. He also criticised the Congress party’s conduct during the ongoing controversy.
The BJP has defended the Election Commission amid opposition criticism. Congress and other opposition parties, meanwhile, have raised questions about electoral processes and the revision of voter lists.
The allegations made by both sides remain part of an ongoing political dispute.
Why Are Opposition Parties Protesting?
Opposition parties have been protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
The protests are linked to the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, which is an exercise to review and update voter lists.
Opposition leaders have expressed concerns about voter deletions and electoral transparency. The Election Commission and the BJP have faced criticism over these issues, while the allegations of wrongdoing remain disputed.
BJP and Congress Continue Political Clash
The dispute has added to tensions between the BJP and Congress. The BJP has questioned the opposition’s criticism of the Election Commission, while opposition leaders have demanded answers about the electoral process.
The controversy has also brought attention to the importance of maintaining public trust in India’s election system.
