<h1>Opposition leader urged to prove vote theft claims with declaration or apologize under election rules</h1> The Election Commission reiterated its demand that the opposition leader either substantiate his allegations of vote theft by signing a declaration or issue a public apology for making false claims. The ruling party urged the opposition leader to resign from parliament if he lacks confidence in the Election Commission. Separately, the Chief Minister of Karnataka directed the legal department to explore potential legal action regarding alleged election fraud in the recent general elections. These developments highlight ongoing legal and political disputes concerning election integrity and accountability.