Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi of Winning Through “Stolen” Elections
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has publicly accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of coming to power by “stealing elections.” Addressing the youth, especially Gen Z, Gandhi claimed his party possesses substantial evidence of electoral manipulation. He urged younger voters to recognise what he described as serious threats to democracy.
Focus on Gen Z and Political Mobilisation
Gandhi’s remarks were made ahead of key state polls and seem targeted at mobilising younger voters. He pledged to share detailed material to demonstrate alleged wrongdoing by the ruling party. His statements also follow earlier claims that around 25 lakh fake voters were included in one state’s electoral rolls.
Government and Electoral Body Rebuttals
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of India have rejected the allegations as politically driven and lacking formal evidence. The Election Commission has asked Congress to submit official complaints with credible proof if claims are to be pursued legally.
Implications for Upcoming Elections
The escalation of public accusations raises the stakes in upcoming elections and places scrutiny on electoral processes and institutions. For the youth vote, Gandhi’s focus signals a shift in strategy toward younger demographics. Whether these assertions gain traction will depend on how convincing the evidence turns out to be and how voters respond.
