In a political moment charged with tension, leader of the Opposition Shri rahul gandhi unleashed a blistering counterattack against Union home minister amit shah, dismantling — point by point — what he calls eight major falsehoods shaping the national narrative on elections, institutions, and democracy.
This wasn’t a mild rebuttal.
This was an 8-blade political chainsaw, tearing into claims about the election commission, EVMs, voter lists, “ghuspetiya” rhetoric, and pre-poll cash transfers.
Whether one supports him or not, the sheer force of his critique has sparked a nationwide debate about transparency, institutional integrity, and electoral fairness.
1️⃣ CLAIM: The government Followed the supreme court on ec Appointments
rahul Gandhi’s Charge:
The government did not “follow the supreme Court.”
Instead, it created a new law that removed the Chief Justice of india from the selection panel, giving the executive majority control.
The issue, he argues, is not procedure — it’s control over the referee.
2️⃣ CLAIM: election Commissioners Always Had Immunity
Opposition Counter:
Rahul gandhi says this is misleading.
Under the Representation of the people Act, no personal immunity existed for CEC or ECs, and officers who violated electoral rules could be prosecuted.
The new law, he argues, shields the Commission instead of strengthening accountability.
3️⃣ CLAIM: EVMs Are Safe Because Rajiv gandhi Introduced Them
rahul Gandhi’s Response:
He says the issue isn’t who introduced EVMs — the issue is today’s credibility crisis.
If allegations of irregularities exist, the ECI should allow a full third-party audit of EVM architecture, not hide behind legacy arguments.
4️⃣ CLAIM: bjp Found Voter List Issues in wayanad & Amethi
Opposition’s Point:
Rahul gandhi asserts the bjp isn’t exposing discrepancies — it is creating them.
He alleges fake additions targeted constituencies to defeat him and others.
The message:
“Don’t pretend to expose manipulation when you’re the one benefiting from it.”
5️⃣ CLAIM: Intensive Revision Catches ‘Ghuspetiya.’
Opposition Counterattack:
ECI itself has publicly rejected the “ghuspetiya” narrative.
According to rahul gandhi, the number discovered was less than 400, most from Nepal, not Bangladesh.
His punchline:
“So where is the massive infiltration you keep shouting about?”
6️⃣ CLAIM: congress Only Cries ‘Vote Chori’ When It Loses
rahul Gandhi’s Reply:
“False.”
He says this fight isn’t about defeat or victory — it’s about protecting democracy itself.
He insists that raising valid questions is a constitutional duty, not an excuse for losing.
7️⃣ CLAIM: Criticising ec Damages India’s Image
Opposition’s Argument:
Rahul gandhi says India’s image is damaged not by questioning institutions but by compromising them.
He accuses the ruling party of:
weakening institutions,
centralising power,
reducing transparency.
For him, silence — not scrutiny — is the real threat to democracy.
8️⃣ CLAIM: No Wrongdoing in Bihar’s ₹10,000 Cash Transfer
Opposition Counter-Narrative:
Rahul gandhi alleges that the NDA transferred ₹10,000 into 1 crore accounts just 3 days before voting.
He argues this is an electoral distortion the ECI never stopped — claiming this silence raises deeper questions about ECI neutrality.
These eight points reflect the Opposition’s perspective, not legal conclusions.
But together, they form one of the most aggressive political counteroffensives in recent years — demanding transparency, questioning institutional independence, and challenging narratives from the highest levels of government.
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