H. D. Kumaraswamy defends Election Commission against Congress protests

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy has criticized the Congress party for its nationwide protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI). Kumaraswamy defended the ECI as a responsible constitutional institution that has maintained democracy for 78 years, arguing that reported internal differences between the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners should not be used to undermine the body's credibility.

Kumaraswamy urged the ECI to proactively release facts regarding these reported internal disagreements to protect its own dignity. He further accused the Congress of attacking constitutional bodies to deflect from its own political failures.

Additionally, Kumaraswamy questioned why the Congress has remained silent regarding alleged recruitment irregularities and corruption within the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), specifically concerning the roles of assistant executive engineers and veterinary officers. He contrasted this silence with the party's active protests against the ECI.