Haryana: Vij backs CEC, accuses Congress of targeting poll institutions after electoral setbacks

Ambala, Oct 2 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij mounted a sharp attack on the Congress while defending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid protests demanding his resignation. Vij said the CEC was performing his mandated role by ensuring that electoral rolls are cleaned of names that do not belong there. He said the Election Commission has to remove names of people who have died, shifted residence or moved after marriage, and take action where names are found to have been added through alleged manipulation. "The Chief Election Commissioner is doing what is right. It is his…