Sidesteps PM Modi’s Varanasi Seat Question, Says Congress Has “Open-and-Shut” Proof of Election Fraud
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday intensified his allegations of electoral fraud, stating that the party will soon unveil what he termed a “hydrogen bomb” of evidence proving systematic manipulation of the recent general elections.
“We have open and shut proof on what we are saying… 100 per cent verified. It’s going to devastate the reality of the situation,” Gandhi said during a press interaction.
Sidesteps Modi’s Varanasi Seat Question
When asked whether this so-called “hydrogen bomb” directly relates to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Varanasi seat, Gandhi deflected.
“That is for you to guess… I will do my job, I will deliver on my job,” he said.
Claims of Electoral Manipulation in Karnataka
Gandhi backed his claims with specific examples from Karnataka, where he alleged:
- Mass voter deletions and additions
- Fraudulent manipulation in constituencies like Mahadevpura and Aland
- Over 6,000 deletions under investigation by Karnataka’s CID
He pointed to the CID’s investigation in Aland as proof of compromised electoral integrity.
“CID has specifically asked for information on phone numbers used to do vote chori… That’s not my statement, that’s the reality,” Gandhi said, directly naming Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
BJP Fires Back: “Inciting Chaos”
BJP senior leader Ravi Shankar Prasad dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s remarks as irresponsible and inflammatory.
“He’s misleading the youth and trying to incite unrest. This is against democracy and the Constitution,” Prasad said during a press briefing.
He also pointed out a factual inconsistency in Gandhi’s allegations:
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar was appointed only a few months ago
- The Aland voter fraud case dates back to 2023
- Therefore, Gandhi’s claim that Kumar is responsible is factually incorrect
Social Media Angle
Rahul Gandhi’s message on platform X (formerly Twitter) read:
“Desh ke yuva, desh ke students, and desh ke Gen Z will save the Constitution, democracy, and vote theft… I always stand with them. Jai Hind.”
This was sharply criticized by BJP leaders as an attempt to “stir unrest” among youth.
Analysts Weigh In
Political analysts say Gandhi’s “hydrogen bomb” comment is likely a strategic move to maintain media attention and raise public suspicion over the electoral process, though the actual evidence remains to be seen.
If substantiated, the allegations could intensify pressure on the Election Commission and bolster Congress’s post-election narrative.
