Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks on Election Commission
Kiren Rijiju responds to Rahul Gandhis claims against the Election Commission, emphasizing the importance of responsible discourse.
New Delhi, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : Central Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi‘s recent statements regarding the Election Commission. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju stated, “It is not right to spread Rahul Gandhi’s comments in society as they send the wrong message.”
On September 24, Rahul Gandhi held a press conference where he raised serious questions about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission itself.
During this conference, Gandhi launched a sharp critique against both the Election Commission and the central government. He claimed that while there is an anti-incumbency wave against Congress and regional parties, it seems to vanish when it comes to the BJP. He asserted that there has been widespread electoral fraud in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
Gandhi, who comes from a political family and has closely observed Indian politics for over 50 years, noted that anti-incumbency is a natural political force that emerges against every government over time. He referenced the popularity of Indira Gandhi following the Bangladesh War, stating that even she faced an anti-incumbency atmosphere shortly thereafter. However, he argued that such a situation does not appear to apply to the BJP.
“I can say with complete certainty that there will be fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. I have enough evidence to prove it. It is not 99 percent but 100 percent certain,” he declared.
Gandhi also targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, pointing out that his appointment was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He claimed that two other commissioners are now raising objections to discrepancies in the Special Investigation Report (SIR) process and holding Kumar responsible for the current chaos.
The opposition leader emphasized that the primary duty of the Election Commission is to protect the voter’s vote. If votes are not secure, he warned, the Constitution will not function correctly, the validity of laws will be questioned, and the significance of democratic institutions will diminish.
Gandhi accused, “First votes were stolen, then laws were stolen, and now institutions are being stolen.” He argued that laws created by MPs elected through alleged “vote theft” are also illegal. The BJP has strongly objected to these remarks, labeling them as part of Rahul Gandhi’s political strategy.
