Rahul Gandhi: 'Vote Chori Is Anti-National Act', Accuses EC Of Colluding With Power In Lok Sabha

In a heated Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government, terming 'vote chori' (vote theft) as the 'biggest anti-national act'. Gandhi accused the Election Commission of colluding with the ruling BJP to 'shape elections' and questioned the immunity granted to Election Commissioners. He alleged that the 'fabric of the country' is being destroyed by manipulating the voting process. The BJP retaliated, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissing the speech as disappointing and lacking substantive suggestions. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey also countered the allegations, citing the Congress party's historical introduction of EVMs under Rajiv Gandhi. The debate highlighted the deepening rift between the government and the opposition over the integrity of India's electoral process.