LoP Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM, Home Minister, EC Chief of Undermining Democracy
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
LoP Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of undermining Indian democracy during a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, October 30, 2026. Gandhi claimed there was 'huge anger, huge emotional pain' among people and alleged Shah was trying to stop supporters from attending the Opposition's Ramlila Maidan rally on Sunday. He announced plans for a 'public impeachment' of CEC Kumar on Saturday afternoon, with Opposition leaders set to march from Minto-Road Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. The BJP dismissed the allegations and demanded proof from Gandhi.
Why it matters
The allegations could intensify public protests and political friction between the Opposition and the ruling BJP government ahead of key electoral events.
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