Piyush Goyal, a senior BJP cabinet minister, slammed Rahul Gandhi for questioning the Election Commission's autonomy.
He pointed out that the 2023 law—introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi—added the Leader of the Opposition to the selection committee, a first in Indian electoral history.
Goyal further alleged that Congress, through past appointments, had rewarded former CECs, undermining the commission’s impartiality.
The BJP’s stance follows a series of accusations by Rahul Gandhi over alleged vote rigging, which the party has rejected.
Both sides are set to argue the issue in the next parliamentary session, with the BJP defending its reforms and Gandhi demanding a review.