‘Sign declaration or apologise’: EC counters Rahul over ‘vote chori’ claim; terms allegations ‘absurd’

The Election Commission confronts Rahul Gandhi over electoral fraud claims. They demand he signs a declaration supporting his allegations. Alternatively, the commission wants an apology. Gandhi alleges vote manipulation in Karnataka. He accuses the EC of colluding with the BJP. The EC denies destroying evidence. They state Gandhi failed to respond to earlier requests for proof.