Rahui gandhi fixing allegation: The ‘election’ has once again become the biggest issue of debate in India’s politics. But this time the issue is not only of votes, but the questions arising on the sanctity of elections. As the Maharashtra assembly elections are getting closer, the fire of rhetoric is intensifying. But this time the spark has risen from a place from where Rahul Gandhi has often been raising politics. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has recently made serious allegations about the Maharashtra elections. He claims that ‘fixing’ is happening throughout the electoral system, in which the fairness of democratic institutions is under suspicion. This statement of Rahul Gandhi has not only brought a stir in the politics of Maharashtra, but has also once again given the BJP sitting in power to attack its most sharp opponent.
Not a drama, you need truth: BJP retaliation
These allegations of Rahul Gandhi were first replied by BJP national president JP Nadda. Describing Rahul Gandhi’s entire statement as ‘script of frustration’, he said that “democracy needs truth, not the drama.” JP Nadda also said that the Congress leaders are not able to accept their constant election defeat and are tarnishing the image of democratic institutions by naming the public’s clear opinion. JP Nadda said that this is not the first time Rahul Gandhi is making such allegations after the defeat. “After every election, without evidence, without facts, they make the Election Commission to EVMs in the dock. When they lose, the system is guilty, when they win, everything is fine.”
Fadnavis’s befitting reply: ‘Read the facts Rahul ji’
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis also directly targeted Rahul Gandhi. Talking to reporters in Nagpur, he said that “Rahul Gandhi only shoots arrows in the air. Till he does not get to the ground, he will join people and does not understand the truth, till then the Congress will continue to dream of victory.” Fadnavis described Rahul’s statement as a “new installment of lies” and said that if there was a conspiracy or disturbance, would the Congress win ever possible? He also accused Rahul Gandhi that he already feared that the Congress situation in states like Bihar is very weak, so now he is trying to divert attention by taking the support of Maharashtra.
Dharmendra Pradhan’s prodigy: The real master of ‘fixing’ is Congressman himself
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi’s allegations. He said that “The Leader of Opposition is the job of the opposition to play the role of the opposition, but he puts the country’s democracy in the dock every time after losing the election. It is not only a frustration, but a dangerous sign of mistrust on the democratic system.” Pradhan reminded of history, saying that the Congress used the Election Commission as a ‘political tool’ for its own benefit. “Two former Chief Election Commissioners like TN Seshan and MS Gill were included in the Congress and given them a place in the Rajya Sabha and Ministries. Was it not a violation of the dignity of democracy?” He said that this is the same Congress who imposed an emergency on the country for fear of defeat. “Today when the public is rejecting them again and again, then Rahul Gandhi wants to show the country the same 1975 totalitarianism.”
Congress’s stakes seem to be upside down?
Rahul Gandhi’s statement may have been placed on the ‘Bisat’ of Maharashtra elections, but the way the BJP opened all the layers from history to the present, the position of the Congress seems to be more uncomfortable. The question is also arising in the public that after repeated losing the election, if ‘blame the system’ is a strategy every time, then when will the Congress accept the real reason for its defeat?
Will there be any effect from Rahul Gandhi’s allegation?
According to political analysts, this strategy of Rahul Gandhi is an attempt to play the “aggrieved card”. With this, he wants to convey the message to his supporters that “we are not losing, but are being defeated”. But this bet will be affected only when there is concrete evidence with it. Indian voters are no longer affected by emotional speeches and social media posts, especially when it has repeatedly expressed confidence in these electoral institutions.
Democracy needs alert, not a conspiracy
The war of Maharashtra elections is no longer limited to debates like development vs. corruption or Hindutva versus secularism. Now it has turned towards ‘democracy versus fixing allegations’. Rahul Gandhi’s statement may have given some transient relief to Congress supporters, but the aggressive manner in which the BJP has retaliated, indicates that this time the battle is not only of seats but also of credit. If Rahul Gandhi really wants to disclose a conspiracy, then he will have to come up with solid evidence just above the rhetoric. Otherwise, JP Nadda said, “Democracy needs truth, not a drama!”
The ‘election’ has once again become the biggest issue of debate in India’s politics. But this time the issue is not only of votes, but the questions arising on the sanctity of elections. As the Maharashtra assembly elections are getting closer, the fire of rhetoric is intensifying. But this time the spark has risen from a place from where Rahul Gandhi has often been raising politics. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has recently made serious allegations about the Maharashtra elections. He claims that ‘fixing’ is happening throughout the electoral system, in which the fairness of democratic institutions is under suspicion. This statement of Rahul Gandhi has not only brought a stir in the politics of Maharashtra, but has also once again given the BJP sitting in power to attack its most sharp opponent.
Not a drama, you need truth: BJP retaliation
These allegations of Rahul Gandhi were first replied by BJP national president JP Nadda. Describing Rahul Gandhi’s entire statement as ‘script of frustration’, he said that “democracy needs truth, not the drama.” JP Nadda also said that the Congress leaders are not able to accept their constant election defeat and are tarnishing the image of democratic institutions by naming the public’s clear opinion. JP Nadda said that this is not the first time Rahul Gandhi is making such allegations after the defeat. “After every election, without evidence, without facts, they make the Election Commission to EVMs in the dock. When they lose, the system is guilty, when they win, everything is fine.”
Fadnavis’s befitting reply: ‘Read the facts Rahul ji’
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis also directly targeted Rahul Gandhi. Talking to reporters in Nagpur, he said that “Rahul Gandhi only shoots arrows in the air. Till he does not get to the ground, he will join people and does not understand the truth, till then the Congress will continue to dream of victory.” Fadnavis described Rahul’s statement as a “new installment of lies” and said that if there was a conspiracy or disturbance, would the Congress win ever possible? He also accused Rahul Gandhi that he already feared that the Congress situation in states like Bihar is very weak, so now he is trying to divert attention by taking the support of Maharashtra.
Dharmendra Pradhan’s prodigy: The real master of ‘fixing’ is Congressman himself
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi’s allegations. He said that “The Leader of Opposition is the job of the opposition to play the role of the opposition, but he puts the country’s democracy in the dock every time after losing the election. It is not only a frustration, but a dangerous sign of mistrust on the democratic system.” Pradhan reminded of history, saying that the Congress used the Election Commission as a ‘political tool’ for its own benefit. “Two former Chief Election Commissioners like TN Seshan and MS Gill were included in the Congress and given them a place in the Rajya Sabha and Ministries. Was it not a violation of the dignity of democracy?” He said that this is the same Congress who imposed an emergency on the country for fear of defeat. “Today when the public is rejecting them again and again, then Rahul Gandhi wants to show the country the same 1975 totalitarianism.”
Congress’s stakes seem to be upside down?
Rahul Gandhi’s statement may have been placed on the ‘Bisat’ of Maharashtra elections, but the way the BJP opened all the layers from history to the present, the position of the Congress seems to be more uncomfortable. The question is also arising in the public that after repeated losing the election, if ‘blame the system’ is a strategy every time, then when will the Congress accept the real reason for its defeat?
Will there be any effect from Rahul Gandhi’s allegation?
According to political analysts, this strategy of Rahul Gandhi is an attempt to play the “aggrieved card”. With this, he wants to convey the message to his supporters that “we are not losing, but are being defeated”. But this bet will be affected only when there is concrete evidence with it. Indian voters are no longer affected by emotional speeches and social media posts, especially when it has repeatedly expressed confidence in these electoral institutions.
Democracy needs alert, not a conspiracy
The war of Maharashtra elections is no longer limited to debates like development vs. corruption or Hindutva versus secularism. Now it has turned towards ‘democracy versus fixing allegations’. Rahul Gandhi’s statement may have given some transient relief to Congress supporters, but the aggressive manner in which the BJP has retaliated, indicates that this time the battle is not only of seats but also of credit. If Rahul Gandhi really wants to disclose a conspiracy, then he will have to come up with solid evidence just above the rhetoric. Otherwise, JP Nadda said, “Democracy needs truth, not a drama!”
