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News1809-12-2025, 17:48

Rahul Gandhi: Govt 'captured' EC, rigging votes; BJP hits back

  • Rahul Gandhi criticized the central government and Election Commission in Lok Sabha, alleging manipulation of democratic processes.
  • He accused the government of "capturing" the EC, citing changes in the appointment process that removed the CJI from the selection committee.
  • Gandhi alleged voter list irregularities, mentioning 1.2 lakh duplicate photos in Bihar as an attempt to "steal" votes and weaken democracy.
  • He contrasted Mahatma Gandhi's ideology with RSS, stating RSS believes in inequality, which drew objections from treasury benches.
  • BJP MP Nishikant Dubey responded to Gandhi's remarks, asserting that India is one of the world's greatest democracies.

Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi claims government is seizing election body, jeopardizing Indian democracy.

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