The issue of alleged vote theft has escalated into a major political storm,. With the Congress party holding a massive rally today (Sunday) at Delhi's Ramleela Maidan. Addressing the gathering, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the central government, the RSS, and the Election Commission. He framed the entire confrontation as a 'battle of truth versus lies,' making it clear that the Congress views this not merely as an accusation but as a war to save democracy. The assertive stance of both Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi on stage indicated their readiness to challenge the government and the established system.
Accusations of Bias Against the Election Commission
Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, made serious allegations against the Election Commission during his address. He stated that the government is in power and is allegedly involved in vote theft, while rahul Gandhi firmly declared that the Congress would always stand with the truth and would remove Prime Minister Modi and the RSS government from power. He specifically accused the BJP of distributing 10,000 rupees during elections, yet the Election Commission took no action against them, while gandhi described this situation as a 'war of truth and falsehood,' in which, according to him, the Election Commission is working in conjunction with the BJP government. These accusations raise serious questions about the impartiality of the electoral process.
Rahul Gandhi's Direct Warning to Election Commissioners
Rahul Gandhi issued a direct warning to the election commissioners, stating that if the Congress. Comes to power, they would change the new law that grants immunity to the Election Commission. He made it clear that action would be taken against the. Election commissioners, who, in his view, are working with the BJP government. This warning is a significant political statement that questions the future role and autonomy of the Election Commission. Gandhi also acknowledged that this process might take time, but ultimately, truth would prevail in India. He pledged to defeat Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah by following the path of truth. And non-violence, underscoring that the Congress considers this struggle not just electoral but moral and principled.
Government's Avoidance of Public Issues
Congress MP and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi also addressed the rally, accusing the Modi government of evading public issues. She highlighted that when Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi raised the issue. Of 'vote theft' in Parliament, the Modi government refused to discuss it. According to Priyanka Gandhi, the government stated they would first discuss 'Vande Mataram' and only then address serious issues like 'vote theft. ' She emphasized that while 'Vande Mataram' was discussed in the House, the Modi government lacked the courage to address the real concerns of the public. This indicates the Congress's belief that the government is diverting attention from crucial matters.
Challenges Faced by Congress and the 'Washing Machine' Effect
Priyanka Gandhi also shed light on the challenges faced by the Congress in the current political climate. She mentioned that in the last general election, chief ministers were jailed, and Congress's bank accounts were frozen, while she also referred to baseless corruption allegations being made. Priyanka Gandhi further stated that those who were weak-hearted and couldn't withstand the pressure joined the BJP. She sarcastically remarked that as people joined the BJP, they were 'washed clean' in the BJP's 'washing machine. ' This comment targets leaders who have defected from Congress to BJP and also highlights the internal struggles within the Congress party.
