EC’s statement came in response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that over 1,00,250 “fake votes” were created in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment in the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka to ensure a win for the BJP.

The IAF chief called it “the biggest-ever confirmed hit by a surface-to-air missile.” He also highlighted how India’s S-400 air defence system can strongly deter enemies, and how BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles proved extremely accurate, playing a game-changing role in the battle.

SC also asked for the reasons for their deletion, like ‘death, migration or duplication’ by August 19 on its websites.