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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a fierce verbal attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of targeting constitutional bodies to create excuses for potential electoral defeats. Gandhi had previously alleged systematic rigging in the Maharashtra assembly elections, outlining a five-step process of alleged electoral manipulation. Poonawalla characterized Gandhi's statements as an attempt to undermine democratic institutions and labeled him an "entitled dynast". The political confrontation highlights the ongoing tensions between the BJP and Congress leadership ahead of crucial elections.

Key Points: Poonawalla Blasts Rahul Gandhi's Election Commission Attack

  • BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for undermining democratic institutions
  • Poonawalla calls Gandhi an 'entitled dynast'
  • Gandhi claims Maharashtra polls were rigged
  • Alleges five-step election manipulation process
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EC bahana hai, apne aap ko haar se bachana hai: Shehzad Poonawalla slams Rahul Gandhi

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla exposes Rahul Gandhi's allegations against Election Commission as political blame-shifting strategy

"Election Commission bahana hai. Apne aap ko haar se bachana hai - Shehzad Poonawalla"

New Delhi, June 7

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a scathing attack on Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, accusing him of undermining democratic institutions to create an alibi for anticipated electoral defeats.

Reacting to Gandhi's recent tweet, Poonawalla alleged that the Congress MP was targeting constitutional bodies like the Election Commission to deflect blame for his party's failures.

"Election Commission bahana hai. Apne aap ko haar se bachana hai. Isliye samvaidhanik sansthao par nishana hai," Poonawalla said, slamming Gandhi's remarks.

He further labelled Gandhi an "entitled dynast" who believes his family's legacy supersedes democratic institutions.

"Rahul Gandhi knows he will lose the coming elections too, so he is preparing an excuse in advance," the BJP leader added.

Poonawalla also took a sharp dig, stating, "Shaitaan dharm ka paath pada raha hai," accusing Gandhi of resorting to divisive tactics.

On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Maharashtra assembly election held in November 2024 was "rigged", and claimed that the same will be repeated in Bihar assembly polls due later this year.

In a post on X, Gandhi shared his article published in a newspaper, explaining the "rigging" in the Maharashtra assembly polls.

"Maharashtra assembly elections in 2024 were a blueprint for rigging democracy. My article shows how this happened, step by step," Gandhi said on X.

The former Congress President explained a five-point process. He said that step one includes rigging the panel that appoints the Election Commission, followed by adding fake voters to the electoral roll.

He further claimed that the next steps include inflating the voter turnout, targeting the bogus voting exactly where the BJP needs to win and hiding the evidence.

"Step 1: Rig the panel for appointing the Election Commission; Step 2: Add fake voters to the roll; Step 3: Inflate voter turnout; Step 4: Target the bogus voting exactly where the BJP needs to win; Step 5: Hide the evidence," Gandhi said.

He further labelled rigging as "match-fixing", saying that the side cheats might win the game but damage institutions and destroy public faith in the result.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Instead of making serious allegations without concrete proof, Rahul Gandhi should focus on strengthening his party's ground game. BJP won Maharashtra fair and square with better strategy. These excuses won't help Congress revive itself! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Whether you support BJP or Congress, we should all be concerned about election integrity. If there are genuine issues with EC appointments, they should be discussed seriously rather than becoming political mudslinging. Democracy needs strong institutions, not just strong leaders.
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Amit S.
Shehzad Poonawalla makes valid points. Rahul Gandhi's constant attacks on institutions whenever Congress loses elections is becoming predictable. If he has proof of rigging, he should present it properly in court instead of social media rants. 🤷‍♂️
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Sunita R.
As a neutral voter, I find both sides problematic. BJP shouldn't dismiss all criticism as excuses, and Congress shouldn't cry foul after every defeat. We need mature politics focused on development, not this constant drama. #EnoughIsEnough
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Vikram J.
The "Shaitaan dharm" comment was unnecessary and lowers political discourse. We can disagree without such language. That said, Rahul Gandhi needs to understand that voters rejected Congress because of their poor governance record, not because of EC bias.
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Neha P.
Interesting how both sides claim to protect democracy while attacking each other! Maybe instead of these Twitter wars, politicians should actually work on electoral reforms together? Just a thought from an ordinary citizen tired of the blame game. 🙄

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