Rahul Gandhi Says Modi, Shah and Gyanesh Kumar Attacked India’s Soul, Constitution and Democracy at INDIA Bloc Rally

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. Accusing the three of attacking the country’s soul, Constitution and democracy, Gandhi said the Opposition would not accept what he described as an assault on democratic institutions. The rally was organised to demand Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Rahul Gandhi Says CEC Gyanesh Kumar Will Face Action

Gandhi warned that action would be taken against Gyanesh Kumar and said the Opposition would take on Prime Minister Modi next. He accused the Election Commission of undermining the electoral process and alleged that “vote chori” had taken place in several elections, including the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi claimed that electoral manipulation had occurred through electronic voting machines (EVMs) and changes to voter lists, including the deletion and addition of names.

The Congress leader also referred to alleged irregularities in elections in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. He accused the Election Commission of failing to protect the integrity of the electoral process and said the Opposition had evidence to hold those responsible accountable. Gandhi’s claims were allegations made at the rally and have not been established as judicial findings.

‘PM Modi Will Not Be Able to Run Even If He Wants To’

Responding to Amit Shah’s reported statement that Narendra Modi was not going anywhere, Gandhi said the Prime Minister would not be able to continue even if he wanted to. He challenged the BJP leadership over its confidence in remaining in power and argued that alleged electoral wrongdoing had undermined the democratic mandate.

Gandhi said the Opposition would continue its fight against what it described as electoral manipulation and would seek accountability from those responsible. He maintained that protecting the Constitution and democracy was central to the INDIA bloc’s campaign.

INDIA Bloc Demands CEC’s Resignation Over Alleged Vote Theft

The rally brought together Opposition leaders to protest alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The INDIA bloc’s campaign, held under the banner ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’, focused on concerns over the SIR exercise and claims that eligible voters had been removed from electoral lists.

Gandhi and other Opposition leaders had also raised concerns about voter-list changes and the role of the Election Commission. The rally followed the Opposition’s symbolic public impeachment motion against Kumar. The INDIA bloc said its campaign was aimed at safeguarding citizens’ voting rights and constitutional protections.

The BJP, meanwhile, criticised the Opposition’s protest and held a counter-march in Delhi over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. BJP national president Nitin Nabin also led a separate rally in Rohtak, Haryana.

Gandhi’s remarks at Ramlila Maidan marked another escalation in the Opposition’s campaign against the Election Commission. While the Congress and its allies accused the poll body of enabling electoral irregularities, these claims remain allegations and should be distinguished from any findings established through an official inquiry or judicial process.