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Election Commission part of ‘vote theft’ plot, not guardian of democracy: Rahul Gandhi

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New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of playing an active role in a “well-planned and organised vote theft” under the guise of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, particularly in Gujarat.

Gandhi alleged that the SIR process has been deliberately turned into a tool to undermine the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote”, allowing the BJP to determine electoral outcomes rather than the electorate. He claimed that wherever SIR has been implemented, instances of vote manipulation have followed.

Posting in Hindi on X, Gandhi said the exercise being carried out in Gujarat is not a routine administrative procedure but a strategic operation aimed at disenfranchising voters. He described it as a systematic attempt to remove voters selectively from communities and polling booths perceived to support the Congress.

Calling the situation “shocking and dangerous”, Gandhi alleged that thousands of objections were filed under the same names, pointing to large-scale irregularities. He further claimed that voters were deliberately deleted in areas where the BJP anticipated electoral defeat.

He said similar patterns were previously witnessed in Aland and Rajura, and alleged that the same “blueprint” is now being replicated in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and other states where SIR is underway. According to Gandhi, the Election Commission has ceased to function as an independent constitutional authority and has instead become a participant in what he termed a conspiracy to steal votes.

Gandhi’s remarks followed a social media post by the Gujarat Congress, which alleged that after his exposure of vote manipulation, the BJP adopted a more advanced model of election rigging. The party claimed that the ECI, after releasing the draft electoral rolls post-SIR, invited objections with January 18 as the deadline. While only a limited number of objections were received initially, the Congress alleged that millions of objections-mainly through Form 7-were suddenly submitted in the final phase as part of a coordinated plan.

According to the Gujarat Congress, when the Election Commission released data showing 1.2 million objections, it became evident that electoral rules were being violated to target specific castes, communities, and regions. The party alleged that multiple objections were filed under the name of a single individual with varying signatures, while the ECI failed to intervene.

The Congress also claimed that despite writing to the Election Commission seeking details about the objections, it received no response, which, it said, exposed the extent of election manipulation. The party accused the ECI of surrendering its independence, responsibility, and accountability to the ruling BJP.

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‘Persistent confusion’ over Karnataka CM post; Siddaramaiah seeks meeting with Rahul Gandhi

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought clarity from senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, citing “persistent confusion” surrounding leadership speculation in the state, sources said.

According to party sources, Siddaramaiah expressed his desire to expand the state Cabinet and requested a meeting with Rahul Gandhi amid renewed rumours of a possible leadership change in Karnataka.

The development comes even as the Congress high command has repeatedly dismissed reports of internal discord within the party’s Karnataka government. Speculation over a power struggle between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has continued to surface despite consistent denials from both leaders.

Last month, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge downplayed reports of leadership tension, stating that there was no confusion at the level of the party’s central leadership. “The high command has not created any confusion,” Kharge had said, adding that any internal matters should be addressed by the state leadership.

Kharge also cautioned party leaders against claiming individual credit for the Congress’ electoral victory in Karnataka, stressing that the party’s success was the result of decades of collective effort by its workers.

Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have firmly rejected claims of discord. Siddaramaiah has reiterated that he enjoys the confidence of the party leadership and will complete his full five-year term, dismissing speculation about a rotational chief minister arrangement.

Shivakumar, too, has termed reports of rifts as media speculation and opposition propaganda. “Aren’t the Chief Minister and I working like brothers? I have no differences with any Congress leader,” he had said earlier, adding that any decision on leadership would be taken by the party high command at an appropriate time and would be accepted by all.

The speculation largely revolves around an alleged internal understanding that Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar would each serve as Chief Minister for 2.5 years. Siddaramaiah was sworn in on May 20, 2023, and a leadership change was widely anticipated around November last year when the government crossed the halfway mark of its term. When no such change occurred, some MLAs considered close to Shivakumar reportedly travelled to Delhi to press their demands.

However, the Congress has repeatedly denied the existence of any power-sharing agreement and has maintained that Siddaramaiah will complete the full term as Chief Minister.

Responding to reports of MLAs visiting Delhi, Shivakumar said factionalism was not in his nature and reaffirmed his support for Siddaramaiah’s continuation. “All 140 MLAs are my MLAs. Groupism is not in my blood. Both the Chief Minister and I have always said we abide by the high command,” he stated.

He also noted that it was natural for legislators to meet the party leadership to seek positions ahead of a possible Cabinet reshuffle.

Meanwhile, the BJP has continued to target the Karnataka Congress leadership, alleging that the ruling party is consumed by an internal power struggle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar instead of focusing on governance.

International

Manufacturing Is Declining in India: Rahul Gandhi from Germany

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Berlin: Manufacturing is the backbone of strong economies, but unfortunately, manufacturing in India is on the decline, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said.

Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on a visit to Germany, has drawn criticism as his overseas trip comes ahead of the conclusion of the Parliament session. Amid this backdrop, he visited the BMW manufacturing facility, where he closely examined the BMW G 450 GS motorcycle. The model has been jointly developed by BMW and TVS Motor Company, which operates its manufacturing unit in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The motorcycle is yet to be launched in India.

Rahul Gandhi shared a video of his visit on social media and issued a statement highlighting his experience. He said he visited the BMW plant in Munich, which offered him an opportunity to understand the global standards and vision of BMW. Witnessing world-class manufacturing at close quarters, he noted, was a remarkable experience.

Calling it a proud moment, Rahul Gandhi said seeing the 450cc motorcycle developed in collaboration with TVS showcased the strength and capability of Indian engineering on a global platform.

Emphasising the importance of manufacturing, he said it forms the backbone of resilient economies. However, manufacturing in India is unfortunately weakening. To accelerate growth, the country must significantly expand its manufacturing base, build meaningful and robust production ecosystems, and create a large number of high-quality jobs, he added.

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National Herald Case: Court Rejects ED Complaint, Gandhis Get Major Relief

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In a major development in the National Herald case, a Delhi court on Tuesday threw out the Enforcement Directorate’s prosecution complaint, offering significant relief to senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The ruling has, for the time being, stalled the ED’s move to pursue money-laundering charges linked to the control of Associated Journals Limited (AJL).

Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts held that the complaint filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) could not be sustained in law. The court noted that the ED’s case was founded on a private complaint and subsequent summons, rather than on a registered First Information Report (FIR), which is essential to trigger proceedings under the PMLA.

Though the court stopped short of giving a clean chit, the decision substantially undercuts the agency’s case in what has been one of its most high-profile and politically sensitive investigations.

The ED had recently submitted a fresh complaint accusing Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of committing the offence of money laundering under Section 3 of the PMLA, read with Sections 44 and 70, and punishable under Section 4 of the Act.

Separately, the court ruled that the Gandhis and other accused persons are not entitled to receive copies of the FIR in proceedings arising from a newly registered case by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police.

Court’s Observations
The court emphasised that the ED failed to demonstrate the existence of “proceeds of crime,” a foundational requirement for invoking the PMLA. Without clear evidence of illegal gains, the judge said, the offence of money laundering cannot be presumed.

According to the ED, Young Indian Private Limited—where Sonia and Rahul Gandhi hold majority stakes—had allegedly taken control of AJL and its properties, valued at several thousand crore rupees, through a sham arrangement. However, the court found that such allegations, without concrete proof of criminal proceeds, were insufficient to sustain prosecution.

Legal observers point out that recent judicial trends, reinforced by Supreme Court rulings, demand strict compliance with PMLA provisions and reject speculative or assumption-based prosecutions.

Setback for the ED
The dismissal marks a significant blow to the ED’s narrative and highlights judicial insistence that investigative agencies must establish clear legal foundations before pursuing economic offence cases.

While the ED retains the option to challenge the order before a higher court, the trial court’s findings underscore the hurdles the agency must overcome to revive its case.

Broader Impact
Beyond providing immediate relief to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the ruling sends a wider message on the limits of money-laundering prosecutions. Courts, it reiterates, will not allow cases to proceed on political suspicion or perception alone, but only on demonstrable evidence of crime and illicit financial activity.

As proceedings continue, the National Herald case remains a focal point where law, politics, and institutional authority intersect—making every judicial development closely watched.

National

BJP leaders indulging in ‘vote theft’ are traitors, must be ousted to protect Constitution: Kharge

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New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of indulging in “vote theft” and branding those involved as “traitors,” saying they must be removed from power to safeguard voting rights and the Constitution.

Addressing the Congress party’s ‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod’ rally at Ramlila Maidan, Kharge alleged that the BJP and RSS are working to undermine the Constitution. He claimed that the ideologies of Mohan Bhagwat, M.S. Golwalkar and Manusmriti pose a threat to the nation, asserting that only the Congress’s ideology can protect India.

“In the name of Hindutva, they want to push the poor back into servitude,” Kharge said, adding that the BJP-RSS combine is attempting to dismantle constitutional values. He also remarked that while Congress played a key role in securing India’s Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were not even born at that time.

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