'CEC Gyanesh Kumar, PM Modi, Shah conspired to sabotage Indian democracy': K C Venugopal

Economic Times - Sep 28, 2026

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal made serious allegations regarding the integrity of the Election Commission. He claimed a conspiracy involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar, PM Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah. Venugopal pointed out that illegal acts were committed to benefit the ruling party. He announced a Congress working committee meeting to discuss the situation in detail. The alliance of opposition parties is also expected to coordinate their response.

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