Congress leader's derogatory comment on Election Commission sparks controversy in Maharashtra

Congress leader Bhai Jagtap's derogatory comment about the Election Commission of India (ECI) has sparked a political controversy in Maharashtra. He referred to the ECI as "PM Narendra Modi's dog" following the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance's defeat in the recent assembly elections. Jagtap criticized the ECI's integrity and questioned the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, who have accused the Congress of engaging in negative politics. Despite the backlash, Jagtap has refused to apologize for his comments. He stated that his remarks were justified if the ECI is acting under pressure from the Prime Minister and emphasized the need for the commission to uphold democracy.