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272 stalwarts stand united in support of Election Commission; Congress points finger at political conspiracy
New Delhi, November 19, 2025: It is time to respond unitedly to the setbacks to the temple of Indian democracy. 272 ??eminent personalities of the country issued a historic open letter on Tuesday, announcing their full support to the Election Commission. This letter is not just a piece of paper, but a strong opinion of stalwarts who have stood in favor of the autonomy of constitutional institutions and the integrity of democracy. The letter literally slams the constant attacks on the Commission by various opposition parties including the Congress. Big personalities from many fields like former judges, retired IAS officers, former ambassadors and former army chiefs have signed this letter. This incident has created a new wave in the political atmosphere, and attempts to undermine the credibility of the Commission have now received a strong response.
A letter that reveals the true face of the opposition's allegations
This open letter is more than a simple statement. It is a document that exposes a political conspiracy in a way. The letter clearly states that the opposition parties, including the Congress, are systematically trying to undermine constitutional institutions through unsubstantiated allegations. "Indian democracy is facing a major challenge today not because of external attacks but because of poisonous political statements," the letter says. These words express both anger and concern among the veterans. They say that the opposition claims to have evidence, but no formal complaint or affidavit is filed with the Commission. The letter suggests that this is just a part of a political strategy.
In particular, the letter has taken a dig at the recent statements of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi had made a serious allegation of "vote theft" against the Election Commission. Reacting to this, the letter says that such statements are an attempt to put pressure on the officials. "Calling the Commission 'B-Team of BJP' is not based on facts, but is an allegation made out of political frustration," the letter clarifies. The Commission has implemented the Electoral Roll Revision (SIR) process with complete transparency. The integrity of the Commission has been proven by the court-supervised process of cleaning up fake voters, including new eligible voters and verification. Yet, the opposition praises the Commission when it wins elections and spreads allegations when it loses. This is “selective outrage and political opportunism”, the letter has sharply criticized.
List of signatories: Unity from various sectors
The secret to the success of this letter is the 272 signatures on it. It does not represent just one sector, but stalwarts from different levels of the country. 16 former judges have stood up for the independence of our judiciary. 123 retired chartered officers have joined hands to protect administrative impartiality. 14 former ambassadors have contributed to protecting India’s image at the international level. And most importantly, 133 former army officers have played their role for the internal stability of the country. The coming together of all of them is not limited to supporting the Commission, but is a symbol of protecting the basic principles of democracy.
Many names are familiar among these stalwarts. Judges like former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, former Union Secretary-level IAS officers like Vinod Rai, ambassadors like former Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and military officers like former Army Chief Bipin Rawat (through their successors) are mentioned in this context. All of them come together to say that an attack on constitutional institutions is an attack on democracy. According to them, such attempts are threatening the democratic values ??of the country and need to be stopped now.
Change in political environment: Confirmation of the credibility of the Commission
The letter has brought about a major change in the political arena. Although the Congress has tried to play it down as "political pressure from bigwigs", it is being discussed vigorously on social media and among political analysts. The Election Commission has welcomed the letter, saying, "This is a testament to our impartial work." The Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Rajiv Kumar said in a briefing after reading the letter, "We always work with transparency and do not give in to any political pressure. This letter strengthens our efforts."
Reactions are coming from opposition leaders. Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda said, "This letter is part of BJP's propaganda," but they are being challenged to show evidence. On the other hand, BJP leader and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur praised the letter and said, "The true well-wishers of the country have stood up. The opposition will now have to investigate themselves." The political temperature has risen due to these responses, and it is likely to be discussed in Parliament in the coming days.
A message for the future of democracy
This letter is not just a stand in favor of the Election Commission, but a big message for the entire Indian democracy. Veterans say that unfounded allegations weaken institutions and have an impact on the common voters. "Democracy belongs to the people, not to political parties," the letter urges.
New Delhi, November 19, 2025: It is time to respond unitedly to the setbacks to the temple of Indian democracy. 272 ??eminent personalities of the country issued a historic open letter on Tuesday, announcing their full support to the Election Commission. This letter is not just a piece of paper, but a strong opinion of stalwarts who have stood in favor of the autonomy of constitutional institutions and the integrity of democracy. The letter literally slams the constant attacks on the Commission by various opposition parties including the Congress. Big personalities from many fields like former judges, retired IAS officers, former ambassadors and former army chiefs have signed this letter. This incident has created a new wave in the political atmosphere, and attempts to undermine the credibility of the Commission have now received a strong response.
A letter that reveals the true face of the opposition's allegations
This open letter is more than a simple statement. It is a document that exposes a political conspiracy in a way. The letter clearly states that the opposition parties, including the Congress, are systematically trying to undermine constitutional institutions through unsubstantiated allegations. "Indian democracy is facing a major challenge today not because of external attacks but because of poisonous political statements," the letter says. These words express both anger and concern among the veterans. They say that the opposition claims to have evidence, but no formal complaint or affidavit is filed with the Commission. The letter suggests that this is just a part of a political strategy.
In particular, the letter has taken a dig at the recent statements of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi had made a serious allegation of "vote theft" against the Election Commission. Reacting to this, the letter says that such statements are an attempt to put pressure on the officials. "Calling the Commission 'B-Team of BJP' is not based on facts, but is an allegation made out of political frustration," the letter clarifies. The Commission has implemented the Electoral Roll Revision (SIR) process with complete transparency. The integrity of the Commission has been proven by the court-supervised process of cleaning up fake voters, including new eligible voters and verification. Yet, the opposition praises the Commission when it wins elections and spreads allegations when it loses. This is “selective outrage and political opportunism”, the letter has sharply criticized.
List of signatories: Unity from various sectors
The secret to the success of this letter is the 272 signatures on it. It does not represent just one sector, but stalwarts from different levels of the country. 16 former judges have stood up for the independence of our judiciary. 123 retired chartered officers have joined hands to protect administrative impartiality. 14 former ambassadors have contributed to protecting India’s image at the international level. And most importantly, 133 former army officers have played their role for the internal stability of the country. The coming together of all of them is not limited to supporting the Commission, but is a symbol of protecting the basic principles of democracy.
Many names are familiar among these stalwarts. Judges like former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, former Union Secretary-level IAS officers like Vinod Rai, ambassadors like former Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and military officers like former Army Chief Bipin Rawat (through their successors) are mentioned in this context. All of them come together to say that an attack on constitutional institutions is an attack on democracy. According to them, such attempts are threatening the democratic values ??of the country and need to be stopped now.
Change in political environment: Confirmation of the credibility of the Commission
The letter has brought about a major change in the political arena. Although the Congress has tried to play it down as "political pressure from bigwigs", it is being discussed vigorously on social media and among political analysts. The Election Commission has welcomed the letter, saying, "This is a testament to our impartial work." The Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Rajiv Kumar said in a briefing after reading the letter, "We always work with transparency and do not give in to any political pressure. This letter strengthens our efforts."
Reactions are coming from opposition leaders. Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda said, "This letter is part of BJP's propaganda," but they are being challenged to show evidence. On the other hand, BJP leader and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur praised the letter and said, "The true well-wishers of the country have stood up. The opposition will now have to investigate themselves." The political temperature has risen due to these responses, and it is likely to be discussed in Parliament in the coming days.
A message for the future of democracy
This letter is not just a stand in favor of the Election Commission, but a big message for the entire Indian democracy. Veterans say that unfounded allegations weaken institutions and have an impact on the common voters. "Democracy belongs to the people, not to political parties," the letter urges.
A letter that reveals the true face of the opposition's allegations
This open letter is more than a simple statement. It is a document that exposes a political conspiracy in a way. The letter clearly states that the opposition parties, including the Congress, are systematically trying to undermine constitutional institutions through unsubstantiated allegations. "Indian democracy is facing a major challenge today not because of external attacks but because of poisonous political statements," the letter says. These words express both anger and concern among the veterans. They say that the opposition claims to have evidence, but no formal complaint or affidavit is filed with the Commission. The letter suggests that this is just a part of a political strategy.
In particular, the letter has taken a dig at the recent statements of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi had made a serious allegation of "vote theft" against the Election Commission. Reacting to this, the letter says that such statements are an attempt to put pressure on the officials. "Calling the Commission 'B-Team of BJP' is not based on facts, but is an allegation made out of political frustration," the letter clarifies. The Commission has implemented the Electoral Roll Revision (SIR) process with complete transparency. The integrity of the Commission has been proven by the court-supervised process of cleaning up fake voters, including new eligible voters and verification. Yet, the opposition praises the Commission when it wins elections and spreads allegations when it loses. This is “selective outrage and political opportunism”, the letter has sharply criticized.
List of signatories: Unity from various sectors
The secret to the success of this letter is the 272 signatures on it. It does not represent just one sector, but stalwarts from different levels of the country. 16 former judges have stood up for the independence of our judiciary. 123 retired chartered officers have joined hands to protect administrative impartiality. 14 former ambassadors have contributed to protecting India’s image at the international level. And most importantly, 133 former army officers have played their role for the internal stability of the country. The coming together of all of them is not limited to supporting the Commission, but is a symbol of protecting the basic principles of democracy.
Many names are familiar among these stalwarts. Judges like former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, former Union Secretary-level IAS officers like Vinod Rai, ambassadors like former Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and military officers like former Army Chief Bipin Rawat (through their successors) are mentioned in this context. All of them come together to say that an attack on constitutional institutions is an attack on democracy. According to them, such attempts are threatening the democratic values ??of the country and need to be stopped now.
Change in political environment: Confirmation of the credibility of the Commission
The letter has brought about a major change in the political arena. Although the Congress has tried to play it down as "political pressure from bigwigs", it is being discussed vigorously on social media and among political analysts. The Election Commission has welcomed the letter, saying, "This is a testament to our impartial work." The Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Rajiv Kumar said in a briefing after reading the letter, "We always work with transparency and do not give in to any political pressure. This letter strengthens our efforts."
Reactions are coming from opposition leaders. Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda said, "This letter is part of BJP's propaganda," but they are being challenged to show evidence. On the other hand, BJP leader and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur praised the letter and said, "The true well-wishers of the country have stood up. The opposition will now have to investigate themselves." The political temperature has risen due to these responses, and it is likely to be discussed in Parliament in the coming days.
A message for the future of democracy
This letter is not just a stand in favor of the Election Commission, but a big message for the entire Indian democracy. Veterans say that unfounded allegations weaken institutions and have an impact on the common voters. "Democracy belongs to the people, not to political parties," the letter urges.
