Amit Shah tells Rahul Gandhi to introspect after Congress defeats in multiple byelections
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express
Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to introspect rather than blame the Election Commission for the opposition party's electoral setbacks. Shah cited Congress's defeat in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation polls and recent byelections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, noting the party failed to win a single seat. In Nagaon, the BJP candidate won by a margin of 1,42,000 votes, while in Nandigram, the BJP secured 76% of the vote with a lead of 1,22,000 votes. Shah also highlighted the Congress's continued losses in Gujarat, pointing to its defeat in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation polls held in the state capital.
Why it matters
The remarks intensify pressure on the Congress party ahead of the 2029 general elections, reinforcing the BJP's electoral momentum in key states and union territories.
Read the original report — Times of India
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