Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for his sharp remarks against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This comes after Gandhi accused the ECI of helping the BJP commit voter fraud during the Bihar voter list revision.
Rahul Gandhi claimed that his party had found “open-and-shut proof” of wrongdoing during a six-month investigation into the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Speaking to the media, he said the evidence is so strong that it would be like an “atom bomb” exploding on the Election Commission. He also warned that those involved in the alleged fraud, including retired officials, would not be spared and could be charged with “treason.”
Rijiju responded by calling Gandhi’s words dangerous and harmful to the country. He accused Gandhi of using “anti-India language” and attacking important institutions like the ECI. “Even Opposition leaders don’t support his claim that India is a dead economy,” Rijiju said.
The minister also said Gandhi must act more responsibly now that he is the Leader of the Opposition. “He’s not a small child. He should behave like a national leader,” Rijiju added.
Rijiju also blamed the Opposition for blocking Parliament from functioning properly. He said this hurts Opposition MPs the most because they lose their chance to raise important public issues. He reminded everyone that Parliament discussions must follow rules set by the Speaker and Deputy Chairman.
Rahul Gandhi’s comments have sparked a big debate in Indian politics. While his supporters say he’s exposing serious wrongdoing, critics argue that his remarks are extreme and may weaken public trust in democratic institutions.
As the controversy continues, all eyes are on how the Election Commission will respond and whether the Congress party will release the full details of its investigation.
This political clash raises serious questions about election transparency, but also about the need for responsible speech from national leaders.
