In a bold and explosive statement, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission (EC) of orchestrating what he calls a “vote theft” operation in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that his party holds irrefutable, open-and-shut proof of this electoral malpractice. Addressing reporters outside Parliament, the Congress leader stated with unwavering confidence that the EC’s actions are not merely administrative failures but amount to outright betrayal of democratic principles.
Rahul Gandhi didn’t mince words as he claimed, “We now have 100% proof that the Election Commission is involved in vote theft. I am not saying this lightly. This is a matter of national importance and democracy.” He further stressed that the evidence collected by his party will soon be released publicly, and once revealed, it would leave no room for doubt about the EC’s collusion with the ruling BJP. According to Gandhi, the scale and seriousness of the alleged rigging are comparable to an “atom bomb” — a metaphor he used to underline the gravity of the situation.
He revealed that suspicions initially surfaced during the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, then deepened during the recent Lok Sabha polls, and were further confirmed in the ongoing situation in Maharashtra. The Congress, sensing inaction from the EC, launched its own independent investigation which spanned six months. Gandhi claimed that this internal probe uncovered systematic manipulation of voter rolls and intentional additions of crores of new voters without proper scrutiny.
In a stern warning, Rahul Gandhi said, “Those responsible in the Election Commission, from the top to the bottom, must remember this — this is treason. It doesn’t matter if you retire or where you go. We will find you. This is not just election fraud; this is an attack on the soul of Indian democracy.”
His comments came alongside a unified move by several opposition parties, who co-signed a letter addressed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding an urgent special discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. The opposition contends that this revision, taking place just months before Bihar’s state elections, is deeply suspicious and lacks transparency.
Gandhi’s scathing attack has already sparked political ripples, with ruling party leaders pushing back and Election Commission officials yet to respond officially. However, the Congress party’s promise to make its findings public has raised national interest and concern. The anticipated release of the alleged “proof” could significantly influence the political narrative ahead of crucial state elections.
This isn’t just a political allegation — it’s a question about the integrity of India’s electoral machinery. As the country waits for the promised evidence, all eyes are now on the Congress party’s next move and the EC’s response to these grave accusations.