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Congress claims Bihar Assembly election results reflect massive ‘vote chori’ by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and EC, while NDA secures sweeping victory with BJP as single-largest party.

Bihar election results: Congress alleges ‘vote chori’, vows to protect democracy

Congress claims Bihar Assembly election results reflect massive &lsquo;vote chori&rsquo; by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and EC, while NDA secures sweeping victory with BJP as single-largest party.

The Congress on Friday alleged that the Bihar Assembly election results reflect &ldquo;vote chori on a gigantic scale&rdquo;, claiming that the outcome was masterminded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commission.&nbsp;
The NDA, led by the BJP-JD(U) alliance, surged ahead in over 200 of 243 seats, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party, registering about a 90 per cent strike rate, reaffirming the popularity and campaign clout of Prime Minister Modi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described the results as "truly surprising" and said, "We could not achieve victory in an election that was not fair from the very beginning. I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who expressed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan. This fight is for the protection of the Constitution and democracy. The Congress party and the INDIA bloc will conduct an in-depth review of this result and make more effective efforts to save democracy."
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मैं बिहार के उन करोड़ों मतदाताओं का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं, जिन्होंने महागठबंधन पर अपना विश्वास जताया। बिहार का यह परिणाम वाकई चौंकाने वाला है। हम एक ऐसे चुनाव में जीत हासिल नहीं कर सके, जो शुरू से ही निष्पक्ष नहीं था। यह लड़ाई संविधान और लोकतंत्र की रक्षा की है। कांग्रेस&hellip;
&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1989360424199049520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that while respecting the decision of the people of Bihar, his party will continue to fight against forces engaged in weakening democracy.
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हम बिहार की जनता के फ़ैसले का सम्मान करते हुए, ऐसी ताक़तों के खिलाफ़ अपनी लड़ाई जारी रखेंगे जो संवैधानिक संस्थाओं का दुरुपयोग कर, लोकतंत्र को कमज़ोर करने में जुटी हैं। हम चुनाव के परिणामों का गहराई से अध्ययन करेंगे और नतीजों के कारणों को समझने के बाद विस्तृत बात रखेंगे। बिहार&hellip;
&mdash; Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) <a href="https://twitter.com/kharge/status/1989357314185535603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He added, "We will conduct a thorough study of the election results and will present a detailed perspective after understanding the reasons for the outcomes. We are deeply grateful from the bottom of our hearts to those voters in Bihar who supported the 'mahagathbandhan'."
Addressing party workers, Kharge urged them not to lose heart, saying, "I want to tell every Congress worker that there is no need for you to feel discouraged. You are our pride, honor, and glory. Your hard work is our strength. We will leave no stone unturned in raising awareness among the people. We will continue the struggle to save the Constitution and democracy by staying among the people. This fight is long - and we will fight it with complete dedication, courage, and truth."
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also condemned the poll outcome, asserting, "Without doubt the election results in Bihar reflect vote chori on a gigantic scale - masterminded by the PM, the HM, and the Election Commission. The Indian National Congress renews its resolve to continue with even greater strength its campaign to protect the Constitution and save our democracy."
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Without doubt the election results in Bihar reflect vote chori on a gigantic scale - masterminded by the PM, the HM, and the Election Commission. The Indian National Congress renews its resolve to continue with even greater strength its campaign to protect the Constitution and&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1989353719599915439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Friday's results mark a sweeping mandate for the NDA, signaling a decisive victory for the ruling alliance in the 243-seat Bihar Assembly.

Congress records one of its worst performances in Bihar assembly elections, securing only six seats as its 'vote chori' campaign fails and organisational weaknesses deepen losses amid NDA’s strong pro-incumbency advantage.

Bihar election results: Congress faces embarrassing defeat, Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ falls flat

Congress records one of its worst performances in Bihar assembly elections, securing only six seats as its 'vote chori' campaign fails and organisational weaknesses deepen losses amid NDA&rsquo;s strong pro-incumbency advantage.

The Congress on Friday delivered one of its poorest electoral performances in Bihar&rsquo;s history, winning only six of the 61 seats it contested in the Assembly elections.
The party, which once dominated Bihar politics, managed to finish just ahead of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), both of which secured five seats each.
This outcome marks the Congress&rsquo; second-worst show ever in the state, narrowly better than its tally of four seats in 2010. The party secured a vote share of 8.75 per cent, slightly higher than the 8.17 per cent recorded 15 years ago.
Senior Leaders Defeated
The Congress&rsquo; state unit president Rajesh Kumar lost from the Kutumba seat, where he was defeated by NDA&rsquo;s HAM candidate Lalan Ram. Shakeel Ahmed Khan, the legislature party leader in the outgoing assembly, was defeated by JD(U) candidate Dulal Chandra Goswami from the Kadwa seat by a margin of 18,368 votes.
Winning Congress Candidates
The six Congress candidates who succeeded are:
- Surendra Prasad (Valmiki Nagar)
- Abhisekh Ranjan (Chanpatia)
- Manoj Bishwas (Forbesganj)
- Abidur Rehman (Araria)
- Mohd. Qamrul Hoda (Kishanganj)
- Manohar Prasad Singh (Manihari)
 &lsquo;Vote Chori&rsquo; Narrative Fails to Connect
The Congress&rsquo; campaign, centred heavily around Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s 'vote chori' charge, did not resonate with voters.
The party&rsquo;s messaging through Gandhi&rsquo;s "Voter Adhikar Yatra", anti-Election Commission statements, SIR criticism, and appeals to the youth to "restore democracy" had little impact.
In a state where 40% of the population is below 18 and 23% is between 18 and 29, the Congress failed to attract young voters.
The caste census pitch&mdash;once a significant Opposition plank&mdash;lost relevance after the NDA announced caste inclusion in the upcoming census.
Structural, Organisational Challenges Deepen
Persistent issues within the Opposition alliance also contributed to the Congress&rsquo; poor show. RJD, Congress, and Left candidates clashed on at least eight seats, diluting the coalition&rsquo;s influence.
Lack of unity, failure to project a cohesive narrative, and leadership shortcomings&mdash;including the political handling by state in-charge Krishna Allavaru&mdash;added to the party&rsquo;s struggles.
NDA&rsquo;s Advantage
The ruling NDA benefited from:
- Strong pro-incumbency
- Support from women, youth and extremely backward classes
- Schemes such as ₹10,000 under Mahila Rozgar Yojana
- Job promises and pension assurances
- Effective messaging around the RJD&rsquo;s &lsquo;jungle raj&rsquo; period
Fragmentation of anti-NDA votes due to Tej Pratap Yadav contesting separately and Prashant Kishore&rsquo;s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) further boosted NDA's performance.
Historical Decline Continues
The Congress, which once won 239 seats with 41.38% voteshare in 1952, has seen a steady decline for decades:
- 196 seats in 1985
- 71 in 1990
- 29 in 1995
- 23 in 2000
- Single digits in 2005
- Only six seats in 2024, representing one of its worst performances
Road Ahead Looks Challenging
Insiders say the party must &ldquo;return to the drawing board&rdquo; to rework its organisational structure, strategy, and voter engagement. With the EC initiating special intensive revision (SIR) in states going to polls next year, the Congress must decide whether to continue its 'vote theft' campaign or craft a new narrative.
The Bihar setback comes ahead of major battles in Assam and Kerala in 2026, where it faces a strong BJP and CPI(M), respectively. In West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the party remains a marginal player.

The BJP dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of 25 lakh fake voters in Haryana as false, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accusing him of defaming India’s democracy and avoiding due legal process.

BJP rejects Rahul Gandhi’s 'vote theft' claim in Haryana, calls it false and baseless

The BJP dismissed Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s allegations of 25 lakh fake voters in Haryana as false, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accusing him of defaming India&rsquo;s democracy and avoiding due legal process.

The BJP on Wednesday dismissed Rahul Gandhi's allegation of mass vote theft in the Haryana Assembly Polls as "false and baseless" and accused the Congress leader of raising questions on the Election Commission to hide his failures and defame the country's democracy.
Rijiju's retort came hours after Gandhi cited electoral list data from Haryana to claim that 25 lakh entries were "fake" and the victory in the state was "stolen" from his party last year.
Gandhi said he had "100 per cent" proof of the malfeasance he alleged.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, in a press conference, accused Gandhi of "playing games" in collusion with "anti-India" forces to defame the country.
He said Gandhi goes abroad during elections, does not meet people on the ground, and cries foul after his party loses.
He derided him as someone who cannot work hard or live among the people.
If there is any irregularity with the voting, then one must flag it with the EC or approach the court. "But he never does it," he said about the Congress leader.

Election Commission officials dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s claim of 25 lakh fake voters in Haryana, stating no appeals or objections were filed and urging him to present evidence in court.

EC rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegations, says no evidence or appeals filed over 'fake voters' in Haryana

Election Commission officials dismissed Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s claim of 25 lakh fake voters in Haryana, stating no appeals or objections were filed and urging him to present evidence in court.

Rahul Gandhi's vote manipulation charge is "unfounded" as no appeals were filed against the electoral rolls in Haryana, nor was any multiple voting flagged when it happened, Election Commission officials said on Wednesday.
The poll body officials were reacting to Gandhi's claim that 25 lakh entries were "fake" and that the Haryana Assembly Polls last year were "stolen." They also questioned why Congress's booth agents did not flag voters who had cast multiple votes in the election in October 2024.
"Why were no claims and objections raised by INC's Booth-Level Agents during revision to avoid multiple names?" an official said, countering Gandhi's allegation. Booth-level agents, or BLAs, are appointed by political parties to flag irregularities, if any, in electoral rolls.
EC officials underlined that "zero appeals" were filed against electoral rolls and only 22 election petitions were currently pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. As many as 23 election petitions were filed, and one was later withdrawn.
They said Gandhi has raised the issue of the Rai and Hodal assembly seats in Haryana. "Since election petitions have been filed in both the constituencies among the 23 filed for Haryana assembly elections, Mr Gandhi may be advised to use all his evidence there," an official suggested.
An election petition can be filed within 45 days of the announcement of the results in the high court of that state. "What were the polling agents of INC doing in the polling stations? They are supposed to object if the elector has already voted or if the polling agents doubt the identity of the elector," the official said.
Referring to EC's efforts to clean up the voter lists across states, officials wondered whether Gandhi supports the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which removes duplicate, dead, and shifted voters along with verification of citizenship. "Or is he opposing SIR," an official asked.
"Why were no claims and objections raised by INC's BLAs during revision to avoid multiple names in Bihar? Why were no claims and objections raised by INC's BLAs during revision to avoid multiple names in Haryana?" the official asked.
The BJP won 48 seats in the 2024 Haryana Assembly Polls, while the Congress, which was predicted to win by many exit polls, won 37 seats. The INLD won two seats while independent candidates bagged three in the 90-member Assembly.
On the issue of zero house numbers, EC officials said 'House Number Zero' is also for houses where the panchayat and municipalities have not given house numbers. House Number 'zero' has been given by booth-level officers, where no house number is allotted by municipalities or panchayats.

Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP in Haryana’s 2024 Assembly polls, alleging 25 lakh fake voters and manipulation to turn a Congress win into defeat.

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP and Election Commission of 'stealing' Haryana polls with 25 lakh fake voters

Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP in Haryana&rsquo;s 2024 Assembly polls, alleging 25 lakh fake voters and manipulation to turn a Congress win into defeat.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited electoral list data from Haryana to claim that 25 lakh entries were "fake" and the assembly polls last year were "stolen", as he accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP to make them win.
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he is questioning the Election Commission and the democratic process in the country and therefore, is doing so with 100 per cent proof. Gandhi alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the two election commissioners colluded with the BJP to ensure its victory in Haryana and claimed that "they are in partnership" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Operation Sarkar Chori' was launched to convert the landslide Congress victory into loss in Haryana, the former party president alleged. He also alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar is "lying" to the people of India when he stated that house number zero is given to homeless people and that is the reality of zero number houses.
Addressing a press conference at the Indira Bhawan here, Gandhi cited the electoral list of Haryana to claim that 25,41,144 were fake voters with multiple examples of duplicate voters, invalid addresses and bulk voters.
"Why is the Election Commission not removing duplicates? It is because if it does so, it would result in fair elections and it doesn't want fair elections," Gandhi said. "All polls pointed to a Congress victory in Haryana. The five top exit polls said Congress is sweeping. The other thing that was surprising was that for the first time in Haryana, the postal votes were different from the result. In postal ballots, Congress got 73 seats while the BJP got 17 seats," he said.
Gandhi claimed that thousands of people associated with the BJP voted both in UP and Haryana both. During the presser, Gandhi showed a picture of a woman who appears on the voter list 22 times in 10 booths in the Rai assembly constituency and said this shows that this was a 'centralised operation'.
He claimed that the picture of the woman used for multiple entries is from Brazil. She is one of 25 lakh such records in Haryana which is proof of a centralised operation, Gandhi said. He alleged that there were 25,41,144 'vote chori' entries on the list which are fake in Haryana.
"One in 8 voters in Haryana are fake and despite that the Congress loses by 22,779 votes which was the difference in eight seats," Gandhi said. "I was in shock, I simply could not believe what we found. I asked the team to cross check multiple times. I want young people, Gen Z to understand this clearly as your future is being stolen," Gandhi said.
He claimed that a plan was in motion to convert a landslide victory of the Congress into a loss in Haryana. Gandhi also played out a video of now Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who two days before counting, stated that the BJP would win and "we have a system in place".
"We suspected, once we did Mahadevapura and Aland, that this is not happening in just one constituency but this is being done at the state and national level," Gandhi said.
In September, Gandhi had accused CEC Kumar of protecting those who "destroyed democracy" and cited data from Karnataka Assembly constituency Aland to claim that votes of Congress supporters were being systematically deleted ahead of elections.
In August, Gandhi, citing data from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, had claimed that over one lakh votes were "stolen" through manipulation in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka. The Election Commission had, however, dubbed the charges as "incorrect and baseless" and asserted that no deletion of votes can happen without giving an opportunity of being heard to the affected person.
The BJP won 48 seats in the 2024 assembly polls. The Congress, which was predicted to win by many exit polls, won 37 seats. The INLD won two seats while independent candidates bagged three in the 90-member Assembly.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi wants the youth to remain distracted by making social media reels instead of focusing on education, health, and employment.

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of distracting youth with social media reels

Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi wants the youth to remain distracted by making social media reels instead of focusing on education, health, and employment.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the youth to remain busy in making social media reels, so that they stay distracted from pressing problems about education, health and employment.
Addressing back-to-back rallies in Bihar's Aurangabad district, Gandhi charged the PM with promoting &ldquo;addiction&rdquo; to social media.
&ldquo;Modi wants you to become addicted to making reels, Instagram, Facebook... This is the new high (&lsquo;nasha&rsquo;) of the 21st century. He wants such a scenario because this would ensure that the youth remain distracted, and do not hold his government accountable for their problems about education, health and employment,&rdquo; he alleged.
Gandhi also claimed that Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah &ldquo;were indulging in 'vote chori' (vote theft) in Bihar, as they know the NDA would not win the assembly polls&rdquo;.
&ldquo;The INDIA bloc, if voted to power in Bihar, will be a government of the extremely backward, socially marginalised and Dalits,&rdquo; the former Congress president asserted.
&ldquo;We want to transform the state into a manufacturing hub, see labels of made-in-Bihar on clothes and mobile phones, so that even China is forced to sit up and take note,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
He also promised to revive the ancient glory of Bihar by setting up a state-of-the-art university at Nalanda, if the opposition bloc came to power.
Slamming the NDA government in the state, Gandhi accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of turning the youth of Bihar into labourers, and &ldquo;destroying&rdquo; all employment options for them.
The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha also claimed that Kumar was working on &ldquo;directions from those sitting in New Delhi&rdquo;.
&ldquo;Question paper leaks are also a regular affair in Bihar, benefitting the financially rich students,&rdquo; alleged Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi met the family of Hariom Valmiki in Fatehpur, condemning the Uttar Pradesh government over rising crimes against Dalits and calling the incident a grave constitutional violation.

Rahul Gandhi Visits Valmiki Family Amid Dalit Oppression Concerns

Rahul Gandhi on Dalit Oppression in UP

Rahul Gandhi met the family of Hariom Valmiki in Fatehpur, condemning the Uttar Pradesh government over rising crimes against Dalits and calling the incident a grave constitutional violation.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit man who was allegedly lynched by villagers in Raebareli, and strongly criticised the Uttar Pradesh government, stating that Dalit "oppression" is at its peak under this government."
Gandhi spent around 25 minutes with the family in Fatehpur district, where he spoke with Hariom's father Gangadeen, brother Shivam, and sister Kusum, offering condolences and support. Speaking to reporters afterward, he said, "Dalit oppression is at its peak under this government," while referring to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data that shows Uttar Pradesh leading in cases of crimes against Dalits.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Congress wrote in Hindi, "Leader of the Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi met with the family of Shri Hariom Valmiki in Fatehpur and shared their grief. A few days ago, Hariom, a Dalit, was brutally beaten to death. His family is in immense pain and is waiting for justice."
Calling the incident a serious constitutional violation, the party stated, "What happened to Hariom Valmiki is a grave offence against the Constitution of this country. Such a shallow ideology is a blot on society. We will continue to fight against this injustice and oppression. This country will be governed by Baba Saheb's Constitution, not by 'Manuvaad'." The Congress also shared photographs of the visit.
In another post, the Uttar Pradesh Congress described Rahul Gandhi as "the name of hope and support ('ummeed aur bharose kaa naam -- Rahul Gandhi')."
However, hours before Gandhi&rsquo;s arrival, a video allegedly released by Hariom&rsquo;s brother, Shivam Valmiki, surfaced in which he appeared to say, "We are satisfied with the government and do not need politics here." The Congress claimed this video was part of an attempt by the BJP to create pressure and manipulate the situation.
Tight security arrangements were made ahead of the visit, with the lane to the Valmiki residence heavily barricaded.
Hariom Valmiki (40) was allegedly lynched around 1 am on October 2 during a night vigil when villagers reportedly mistook him for a thief amid rumours of gangs using drones to identify homes for robberies. The incident triggered widespread outrage, with opposition parties, including Congress and Samajwadi Party, accusing the BJP government of failing to protect Dalits and prevent mob violence.
Following the assault, police registered a case and arrested 14 people, including the prime accused, who was caught after an encounter on October 10. Five policemen, including two sub-inspectors, were suspended for alleged lapses in handling the case.
Rahul Gandhi arrived at Chakeri airport and then travelled nearly 80 km by road to meet the bereaved family.
Ahead of his visit, Hariom&rsquo;s sister Kusum received an offer letter for a contractual position as a staff nurse at Fatehpur Medical College.
Earlier, Hariom&rsquo;s wife Sangeeta Valmiki and family had met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on October 11. During that meeting, Adityanath assured justice and government support, including housing under the CM Housing Scheme, a permanent job for Sangeeta Valmiki, and welfare coverage.
Adityanath said the accused were apprehended within 24 hours and reiterated that ensuring the safety and dignity of Dalits and deprived communities remained the government's top priority.

Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi allowed Donald Trump to dictate India's stance on Russian oil imports, criticising India’s silence on Operation Sindoor and questioning the government's foreign policy independence.

PM Modi is 'frightened' of US President Trump: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi allowed Donald Trump to dictate India's stance on Russian oil imports, criticising India&rsquo;s silence on Operation Sindoor and questioning the government's foreign policy independence.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "frightened" of US President Donald Trump, saying that he allowed the American leader to "decide and announce" that India will not buy Russian oil and "keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs".
His assertion came after Trump claimed that his "friend" PM Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a big step toward increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
"PM Modi is frightened of Trump. Allows Trump to decide and announce that India will not buy Russian oil. Keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs. Cancelled the Finance Minister's visit to America. Skipped Sharm el-Sheikh. Doesn't contradict him on Operation Sindoor," Gandhi said on X.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also lashed out at the government over the issue.
"At 5:37 PM Indian Standard Time on May 10, 2025, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the very first to announce that India has halted Operation Sindoor. Subsequently, President Trump has claimed 51 times in 5 different countries that he had intervened to stop Operation Sindoor by using tariffs and trade as his weapon of pressure. Yet our PM kept silent," Ramesh said on X.
"Now President Trump has declared yesterday that Mr. Modi has assured him that India will not import oil from Russia. Mr. Modi appears to have outsourced key decisions to America. The 56-inch chest has shrunk and shrivelled," he said.
Speaking to reporters at his Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said the US was not happy that India was buying Russian crude, arguing such purchases helped finance President Vladimir Putin's war.
"He (Modi) is a friend of mine, we have a great relationship... we were not happy with him buying oil from Russia because that let Russia continue on with this ridiculous war where they've lost a million and a half people," Trump said in response to a question.
"I was not happy that India was buying oil, and (Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big step. Now we've got to get China to do the same thing," he said.
India is the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Traditionally reliant on Middle Eastern oil, India, the world's third-largest oil importer, significantly increased its imports from Russia following the February 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Western sanctions and reduced European demand made Russian oil available at steep discounts. As a result, India's Russian crude imports surged from under 1 per cent to nearly 40 per cent of its total crude oil imports in a short span.
New Delhi has been maintaining that its oil imports are driven by national energy security and affordability concerns and that its position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains independent and balanced.&nbsp;

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claims rising youth unemployment is directly linked to vote theft, corruption, and failing recruitment processes, urging young Indians to demand honest elections.

Rahul Gandhi Blames 'Stolen' Elections for India's Unemployment Crisis

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP for Election Manipulation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claims rising youth unemployment is directly linked to vote theft, corruption, and failing recruitment processes, urging young Indians to demand honest elections.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that as long as elections are "stolen", unemployment and corruption will continue to rise, and asserted that young people will no longer tolerate "job theft" and "vote theft".
In a post on X in Hindi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said unemployment is the biggest problem facing youth in India and it is directly linked to "vote chori".
When a government wins public trust and comes to power, its first duty is to provide employment and opportunities to the youth, he said.
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भारत में युवाओं की सबसे बड़ी समस्या बेरोज़गारी है - और इसका सीधा रिश्ता वोट चोरी से है। जब कोई सरकार जनता का विश्वास जीतकर सत्ता में आती है, तो उसका पहला कर्तव्य होता है युवाओं को रोज़गार और अवसर देना। लेकिन BJP चुनाव ईमानदारी से नहीं जीतती - वो वोट चोरी और संस्थाओं को कैद कर&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/DlDmdYOl5i">pic.twitter.com/DlDmdYOl5i</a>
&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1970363411226898582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"But the BJP doesn't win elections honestly -- they stay in power by stealing votes and controlling institutions," Gandhi alleged.
That's why unemployment has reached a 45-year high, he said.
"That's why jobs are declining, recruitment processes have collapsed, and the future of youth is being jeopardised. That's why every exam paper leak and every recruitment is linked to stories of corruption," Gandhi said.
"The country's youth work hard, dream, and fight for their future. But (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi is solely focused on his PR, getting celebrities to sing praises for him, and billionaire profits. It has become the government's identity to shatter the hopes of the youth and leave them frustrated," the former Congress chief said.
"Now, the situation is changing. India's youth understand that the real fight isn't just for jobs, but against vote theft. Because as long as elections are stolen, unemployment and corruption will continue to rise," he said.
Young people will no longer tolerate "job theft" or "vote theft", Gandhi asserted.
"The ultimate patriotism now lies in freeing India from unemployment and vote theft," he said.
Gandhi also shared a split screen video montage of police lathi-charging protesting students seeking jobs on one half of the screen and Prime Minister Modi planting saplings, feeding peacocks and practising Yoga on the other half of the screen.

At a press conference, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was protecting those behind systematic voter deletions, citing cases in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Chief Election Commissioner of Vote Manipulation

Rahul Gandhi Accuses CEC of Vote List Manipulation

At a press conference, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was protecting those behind systematic voter deletions, citing cases in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Taking forward his "vote theft" claims, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who "destroyed democracy" and cited data from a Karnataka Assembly constituency to claim that votes of Congress supporters were being systematically deleted ahead of elections.
Mounting another frontal attack against the Election Commission, Gandhi said the poll panel must stop protecting "vote chors" and provide within a week information sought by the Karnataka CID in an investigation into voter deletions. If not, it will be known for sure that it is complicit in the "murder of the Constitution", Gandhi said at a press conference at the Congress' Indira Bhawan headquarters here.
He also made it clear at the outset that the revelations were not the "hydrogen bomb" that he has promised and those will come soon.
"I am just creating the foundation. This is going on for 10-15 years. India's democracy has been hijacked. Democracy can only be saved by the people of India. Rahul Gandhi can show the truth. The day the people realise that their democracy and Constitution have been stolen, the job will be done," Gandhi said.
He cited details of alleged attempts to delete votes from Karnataka's Aland constituency in the run up to the 2023 polls. He also gave the example of Maharashtra's Rajura constituency where he claimed voters were added in a fraudulent manner using automated software.
"Same system is doing this. It is doing it in Karnataka, Maharashtra, it has done it Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and we have proof of it," the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha alleged.
"Our demand is Gyanesh Kumar, do your job, you have taken an oath, you are India's chief election commissioner, you must give evidence to the Karnataka CID," Gandhi said.
Talking about the Aland example, Gandhi said there were targeted deletions in strong Congress booths.
"The top 10 booths with maximum deletions were Congress strongholds. Congress won eight out of the 10 booths in 2018. This was not a coincidence; this was a planned operation," he alleged.
He said his revelations today are another milestone in demonstrating to the youth of the country how elections are being rigged.
"I am going to make a serious claim about Gyanesh Kumar. I am not saying this lightly, I am the leader of opposition. The CEC is protecting vote chors and the people who have destroyed Indian democracy," Gandhi alleged Someone has been systematically targeting millions of voters for deletion across India, he claimed.
"I am the leader of opposition and I will not say anything which is not backed by 100 per cent proof...I am someone who loves my country, I love my Constitution, I love the democratic process and I am protecting that process." In Karnataka's Aland, someone tried to delete 6,018 votes and got caught "by coincidence", he said, alleging that names of voters of the Congress were being deleted systematically.
"The booth-level officer noticed that her uncle's vote got deleted and found her neighbour had deleted the vote of her uncle. She asked her neighbour who said he had no idea. It was found that some other force hijacked the process and deleted the vote -- and as luck would have it got caught," Gandhi said.
He claimed that 6,018 applications were filed impersonating voters and this filing was done automatically using mobile numbers from outside Karnataka.
Gandhi also called on stage a voter whose vote was attempted to be deleted and the person whose name was used to get the deletion done. Both denied any knowledge of it.
According to the Congress leader, the deletions were being done using a software.
Noting that there is an ongoing investigation in Karnataka, Gandhi said the CID has sent 18 letters in 18 months to the Election Commission and asked for some simple facts such as the destination IP from where these applications were filled and OTP trails.
They are not giving it because it will lead us to where this operation is being conducted, Gandhi claimed.
He accused Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who are doing this.
"EC knows who is doing this. I want every youngster in India to know this. They are doing this to your future. When they are not giving this information, they are defending the murderers of democracy," Gandhi said.
The Congress leader said it will take two-three months for the research and presentations on alleged "vote chori" that his party has been carrying out.
"When we are done with these presentations, you will have no doubt in your mind that state after state (elections) and Lok Sabha after Lok Sabha are being stolen. My job is to lay bare the truth and show it to the people of the country," Gandhi said.
"This Constitution is the protector of the people and I am protecting this. The job of protecting it is of the institutions, but they are not doing it," he said.
Gandhi also claimed that the party is also getting information and help from inside the Election Commission.
"This will not stop. The people of India will not accept this. When youngsters get to know that the 'vote chori' is being done, their strength will also join in," he added.
Asked who is the mastermind, Gandhi said he will also lay that before the people and his "hydrogen bomb" of revelations will put everything out in black and white.
Last month, Gandhi, citing data from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, claimed that over one lakh votes were "stolen" through manipulation in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka, and asserted that "vote chori" is an "atom bomb on our democracy".

The Election Commission dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, saying no online voter deletions are possible without due process.

Election Commission Counters Rahul Gandhi's Allegations on Vote Deletion

EC Counters Rahul Gandhi's Vote Deletion Allegations

The Election Commission dismissed Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, saying no online voter deletions are possible without due process.

The Election Commission on Thursday dubbed as incorrect and baseless the allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that CEC Gyanesh Kumar is protecting "vote chors".
No deletion can take place without giving an opportunity of being heard to the affected person, the EC asserted. "Allegations made by Rahul Gandhi are incorrect and baseless. No deletion of any vote can be done online by any member of the public, as misconceived by Gandhi," it said.
Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Kumar of protecting "vote chors" and people who have destroyed democracy, and cited data from a Karnataka Assembly constituency to claim that votes of Congress supporters were being systematically deleted ahead of elections.
The EC pointed out that in 2023, "certain unsuccessful attempts" were made for deletion of electors in Aland Assembly constituency and an FIR was filed by the authority of EC itself to investigate the matter.
"As per records, Aland Assembly Constituency was won by Subhadh Guttedar (BJP) in 2018 and BR Patil (INC) in 2023," it noted.&nbsp;

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold a press conference at Indira Bhawan Auditorium today, days after promising a “hydrogen bomb” of revelations on alleged vote manipulation.

Rahul Gandhi to hold press conference today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold a press conference at Indira Bhawan Auditorium today, days after promising a &ldquo;hydrogen bomb&rdquo; of revelations on alleged vote manipulation.

Days after Rahul Gandhi said he will soon come out with a "hydrogen bomb" of revelations about "vote chori", the Congress announced that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha will hold a press conference today.
"Tomorrow September 17, Special Press Briefing by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi at 10 am at Indira Bhawan Auditorium," Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said on X.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="und" dir="ltr"&gt;Tomorrow 18 Sept, Special Press Briefing by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi at 10 am at Indira Bhawan Auditorium. &lt;br&gt;Media is requested to be seated by 9.30 am. &lt;br&gt;कल दिनांक 18 सितम्बर को सुबह 10 बजे इंदिरा भवन ऑडिटोरियम में लोक सभा में नेता प्रतिपक्ष श्री&hellip;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Pawankhera/status/1968348339314815264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 17, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
He, however, did not specify the issue Gandhi would raise.
Addressing the concluding event of his Voter Adhikar Yatra on September 1, Gandhi had said his party will soon come out with a "hydrogen bomb" of revelations about "vote chori" and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country.
Last month, Gandhi, citing data from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, had claimed that over one lakh votes were "stolen" through manipulation in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka, and asserted that "vote chori" is an "atom bomb on our democracy".&nbsp;

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi toured flood-affected areas of Amritsar, including Ghonewal village, to meet residents and assess damages.

Rahul Gandhi's Visit to Flood-Hit Amritsar: Relief Efforts & Interactions

Rahul Gandhi Visits Flood-Hit Amritsar: Relief Efforts

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi toured flood-affected areas of Amritsar, including Ghonewal village, to meet residents and assess damages.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited the flood-hit areas of Amritsar and interacted with those affected by nature's fury.
He was accompanied by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, leader of opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and other party leaders.
After arriving in Amritsar, he headed to Ghonewal village in Amritsar's Ajnala and met the flood-hit people to enquire about the damage.
Ghonewal village was among several areas in Ajnala which was badly hit by floodwaters.
Gandhi sat among some flood-affected people and interacted with them.
After visiting Ghonewal village, Gandhi is scheduled to pay obeisance at the historic gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib in Ramdas area of Amritsar.
The former Congress president is also scheduled to visit flood-hit areas of Gurdaspur district.
Punjab faced one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods were a result of swollen Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Besides, heavy rains in Punjab had also intensified the flooding situation.
The death toll because of the floods presently stands at 56 while crops on 1.98 lakh hectares were damaged.
On September 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reviewed the flood situation and damage in Punjab after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas during his visit.
He had announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for the flood-hit state in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already in the state's kitty.
Earlier, Union ministers, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, L Murugan and B L Verma, visited the flood-affected areas to take stock of the situation.

At the conclusion of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of “vote chori” and threatened to reveal “hydrogen bomb” disclosures against PM Modi.

Rahul Gandhi threatens to come out with 'Hydrogen bomb' of disclosures on 'vote chori'

After 'Atom bomb', Rahul Gandhi threatens to come out with 'Hydrogen bomb' of disclosures on 'vote chori'

At the conclusion of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of &ldquo;vote chori&rdquo; and threatened to reveal &ldquo;hydrogen bomb&rdquo; disclosures against PM Modi.

Days after accusing the BJP of stealing elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday threatened that he will soon amplify his charges by coming out with more "vote chori" disclosures that would be like a "Hydrogen bomb" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not be able to show his face to the country.
Speaking at the concluding event of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Patna, Gandhi said Bihar, being a revolutionary state, has given a message to the country about "vote chori" and will not allow such malpractice.
Alleging that the forces that killed Mahatma Gandhi are now trying to "murder" democracy and the Constitution, he claimed that the opposition INDIA bloc would not allow them to do so.
"We will not let them (BJP) murder the Constitution and that is why we took out a yatra. We got a tremendous response. People came out in large numbers and raised the slogan 'vote chor gaddi chhor' ((vote thieves, vacate the throne)," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said at a major public meeting in the heart of the capital.
With this, the 15-day Voter Adhikar Yatra in poll-bound Bihar, which started from Sasaram on August 17, ended with a boisterous response from workers of the Congress, RJD and Left parties that displayed their strength on the streets of Patna on the last day on Monday.
Workers of various constituents of Mahagathbandhan lined up along the 7-km route of the Yatra on the last day, carrying flags and raising slogans in support of their leaders, amid the sound of 'vote chori' tunes, creating a charged atmosphere.
Gandhi was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI's Annie Raja, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and other INDIA bloc leaders.
The Yatra led by Gandhi and other Mahagathbandhan leaders covered a total of 1,300 km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies in 25 of the 38 districts ahead of the upcoming state elections.
"BJP people showed black flags to us. I want to tell them, listen carefully. Have you heard of anything bigger than an atom bomb? What is bigger than that; it is a hydrogen bomb. In Mahadevapura, we had shown an atom bomb. BJP people, be ready, a hydrogen bomb is coming. People are soon going to find out your (BJP) reality of vote chori," Gandhi said.
"In the coming time, I am guaranteeing you that after the hydrogen bomb (comes), Narendra Modi ji will not be able to show his face to the country," the former Congress chief said amid a thunderous applause from the crowds.
Citing data from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Gandhi had last month claimed that over one lakh votes were "stolen" through "manipulation" in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka, and asserted that "vote chori" is an "atom bomb on our democracy".
The BJP, however, mocked Gandhi's claim of "hydrogen bomb", saying his "atom bomb" had turned out to be a damp squib, and accused him of demeaning his position as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with "irresponsible" comments.
The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march by the opposition parties on Monday was stopped midway by the police at the Dak Bungalow crossing, where the INDIA bloc leaders addressed a gathering.
In his address, Kharge attacked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying the JD(U) chief used to talk of socialism earlier but then "fell into the lap" of the BJP-RSS, which will dump him "where garbage is dumped".
Accusing Prime Minister Modi of being a "habitual" of "stealing votes", Kharge alleged that he is attempting to win the Bihar Assembly polls through "vote chori" (vote theft), and asserted that the BJP-led NDA's "double-engine" government in Bihar would be voted out soon, with a new government of the poor, backwards and Dalits being formed.
"Once upon a time, he used to go around and talk about socialism and praise Ram Manohar Lohia and George Fernandes and others. Where did those socialist ideas go? Now you have gone and fallen into the lap of the BJP-RSS." "This BJP-RSS will dump you where garbage is dumped," the Congress chief said, launching a stinging attack on Nitish Kumar.
"This Voter Adhikar Yatra was discussed throughout the country. There were attempts to disrupt it, but the people of Bihar and the Mahagathbandhan did not back down," Kharge said.
"Modi is attempting to win the Bihar polls through vote chori. Be alert. If you are not alert, Modi and (Amit) Shah will ruin you," he claimed.
"This double-engine government will not be there in six months and the new government that will be formed will be of the poor, women, Dalits and backwards," the Congress chief said.
He claimed that while "people in Manipur are dying, PM Modi is visiting countries across the world".
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dubbed Nitish Kumar as the "Bhishma Pitamaha of moral corruption", alleging that his government is involved in several irregularities.
In a veiled attack against PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Yadav claimed that the "two BJP leaders with the help of the Election Commission want to finish democracy" in the country.
"The Bihar CM is not in a conscious state of mind. He is lacking vision. In fact, the CM does not have a vision for the state. People will oust his government from power in the upcoming assembly polls," Tejashwi claimed.
He also alleged, "The Bihar CM has become 'Bhishma Pitamaha' of 'naitik bhrashtachar' (moral corruption) and he should not speak about irregularities," the RJD leader said.
He was referring to 'Bhishma Pitamaha' who was a central figure in the epic Mahabharata and is considered a statesman and military commander of the Kauravas during ancient times.
The RJD leader also accused Nitish Kumar of "copying" his development plans on several occasions.
"Now, Bihar wants an original CM, not a duplicate one," Yadav said.
JMM leader Hemant Soren alleged that people's rights were being snatched by the BJP-led NDA in the name of the special intensive revision (SIR), and that electoral rolls were being prepared as per the wishes of the ruling coalition.
He accused the NDA government of following a 'divide and rule' policy, and called upon all the INDIA bloc constituents to remain united to unseat the ruling alliance from power.
Accusing the BJP of colluding with the Election Commission to indulge in 'vote chori', Gandhi said, "I want to tell the youth of Bihar, vote chori means 'chori of rights, chori of reservation, chori of democracy, chori of employment, chori of education, and chori of future of youth." Later, in a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "Heartfelt thanks to Lalu Prasad Yadav ji, Tejashwi Yadav ji, Dipankar Bhattacharya ji, Mukesh Sahani ji, Bihar Congress leadership, Congress' babbar shers (lions), INDIA bloc workers and the youth of the state for making the Bihar Voter Adhikar Yatra historic." "We pledge - not even a single vote will be stolen in Bihar. We will protect democracy and the Constitution with all our might," Gandhi said.
The march in Patna started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Maidan and ended with Rahul Gandhi paying floral tributes at the statue of B R Ambedkar located in Ambedkar Park in Patna.

BJP alleged that abusive language was used against PM Modi’s late mother during Rahul Gandhi-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar.

BJP cites abuses hurled at PM Modi to lash out at Rahul, Tejashwi

BJP alleged that abusive language was used against PM Modi&rsquo;s late mother during Rahul Gandhi-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar.

The BJP on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar has crossed all "limits of insult, hate and tastelessness", as it said abuses were directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother during the campaign.
The BJP on its X handle refrained from posting the video of the incident but its content shared online by a few handles show some unidentified people using a Hindi abuse for Modi from a dais raised during the Yatra.
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राहुल गांधी और तेजस्वी यादव की यात्रा के मंच से प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी की स्वर्गीय माताजी के लिए बेहद अभद्र भाषा का प्रयोग किया गया। राजनीति में ऐसी नीचता पहले कभी नहीं देखी गई। यह यात्रा अपमान, घृणा और स्तरहीनता की सारी हदें पार कर चुकी है। तेजस्वी और राहुल ने पहले&hellip;
&mdash; BJP (@BJP4India) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India/status/1960944803409248693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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PTI can not independently confirm the authenticity of the video.
The BJP said, "Tejashwi (Yadav) and Rahul are behind the use of such a filthy language that it cannot be repeated from a public platform... Such lowliness was never seen before in politics. This Yatra has crossed all limits of insult, hate and tastelessness." They have used a very vulgar language against the prime minister's late mother, it said.
The ruling party claimed that the choice of such an abuse for his mother shows the state of the opposition's desperation as Gandhi and Yadav had earlier invited leaders like M K Stalin and Revanth Reddy, chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Telangana respectively, who are accused of "insulting" people of Bihar.
People of Bihar will not forgive Gandhi and Yadav, the main campaigner for the RJD, for such a mistake even of they apologise thousands of time, the BJP said, calling the incident "extremely shameful".

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi joined Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and INDIA bloc leaders in the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar, protesting electoral roll revision ahead of state polls.

Priyanka Gandhi Joins Rahul in 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', INDIA Bloc Gears Up for Bihar Polls

Priyanka Joins Rahul for Bihar's Voter Yatra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi joined Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and INDIA bloc leaders in the &lsquo;Voter Adhikar Yatra&rsquo; in Bihar, protesting electoral roll revision ahead of state polls.

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday joined her brother and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the ongoing 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Supaul.
Vadra and Gandhi, along with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and other representatives of the INDIA bloc, were seen sitting on the roof of an SUV, which was moving slowly, as they waved at an enthusiastic crowd.
The yatra resumed on Tuesday after a break for a day.
Addressing a press conference in Araria on Sunday, Rahul Gandhi asserted that all the INDIA bloc constituents in Bihar were working unitedly for the upcoming assembly polls and that the results will be fruitful.
"The INDIA bloc will soon come out with a common manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls. All constituents of the opposition alliance are working unitedly... we are both ideologically and politically aligned... mutually respecting each other, and the results would be fruitful," Gandhi said.
"I call it a good partnership among all constituents of the INDIA bloc," he had said.
Launching a scathing attack on the NDA government at the Centre, Gandhi had alleged that the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the eastern state was "an institutionalised attempt by the Election Commission to steal votes to help the BJP".
Gandhi launched the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', supported by all INDIA bloc constituents, against the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
The 16-day yatra, which began on August 17 from Sasaram, will conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1 before covering over 1,300 km across the state, where assembly elections are due later this year.
The yatra has so far covered Gayaji, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Katihar and Purnea districts. Further, it will pass through Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, West Champaran, Saran, Bhojpur and Patna districts.

The Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar resumes as Tejashwi Yadav leads the charge against alleged voter roll manipulation. Rahul Gandhi, returning later, supports this initiative that critiques Nitish Kumar's government.

Voter Adhikar Yatra Resumes: Tejashwi Yadav's Critique & Rahul Gandhi's Return

Tejashwi Yadav spearheads the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, focusing on electoral integrity and government criticism, with Rahul Gandhi expected to join.

Voter Adhikar Yatra Resumes in Bihar

Voter Adhikar Yatra resumes in Bihar under Tejashwi Yadav, addressing voter fraud and criticizing local governance. Rahul Gandhi to join later.

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In Sheikhpura, Bihar, on August 21 (PTI) &ndash; The Voter Adhikar Yatra resumed on Thursday after a brief pause, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announcing that Rahul Gandhi will return from Delhi by the afternoon.
Yadav was accompanied by CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Kumar, and Vikassheel Insan Party Chief Mukesh Sahni, as the yatra commenced again in Sheikhpura district.
"We extend our gratitude to big brother Rahul Gandhi for dedicating so much of his time to this yatra. He has urgent commitments related to the vice president's election but will join us later today," Yadav stated.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, initially launched the yatra in Sasaram on Sunday, attended by prominent figures such as AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad.
Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar assembly and the INDIA bloc's assumed chief ministerial candidate, accused authorities of "stealing" people's votes under the guise of a special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The public was encouraged to chant slogans like "Vote chor, gaddi chhod".
He also criticized the Nitish Kumar-led state government for "lacking vision" and "merely replicating ideas initially proposed by Tejashwi," including policies on domicile, waiving of fees for competitive exam forms, and establishing a Youth Commission.
 
 (Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of 'vote chori', demands affidavit, warns of strict action when INDIA bloc forms government, and highlights SIR exercise in Bihar.

Rahul Gandhi warns top election officers of stern action once INDIA bloc forms government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of 'vote chori', demands affidavit, warns of strict action when INDIA bloc forms government, and highlights SIR exercise in Bihar.

Asserting that "vote chori" is an attack on 'Bharat Mata', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday warned the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners of stern action when the INDIA bloc forms government.
Intensifying his attack on the Election Commission, Gandhi also said the whole country would ask the poll body for an affidavit and if given time, his party would bring out the "vote chori" in every assembly and Lok Sabha constituency.
The fresh attack on the EC by the Congress leader came a day after CEC Gyanesh Kumar served a seven-day ultimatum on him to submit a signed affidavit to back his vote theft claims, else his allegations will be considered baseless.
Gandhi said that just like Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about special package, the poll body also brought in a "new special package" for Bihar, which is named SIR (Special Intensive Revision), a "new form of vote theft".
His remarks came on the second day of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' which began in Sasaram on Sunday and then moved to Aurangabad before reaching Gaya Ji on Monday.
With RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, CPI (ML) Liberation's Dipankar Bhattacharya and Vikassheel Insan Party's Mukesh Sahani in tow, Gandhi resumed the second day from Dev Road, Kutumba and then moved to Rafiganj before reaching Daboor in Gaya Ji.
Addressing a gathering here, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the Election Commission was asking him to file an affidavit even after the poll body's "vote theft" had been caught.
"I want to tell the EC that the whole country will ask you to give an affidavit. Give us some time, we will catch your theft in every assembly and Lok Sabha seat, and put it before the people," he said.
"What did they do? Like PM (Narendra) Modi ji talks of a special package, the EC has brought a new special package for Bihar named SIR, which means a new form of vote theft," Gandhi said as he wound up the second day of the yatra at Khalees Park Chowk, Gaya Ji along with his Mahagathbandhan allies.
The former Congress chief also launched a direct attack on CEC Kumar and election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
"Whatever I say, I do it. You have seen that I don't lie from the stage...these three election commissioners... I want to tell them that it is Modiji's government right now... Tejashwi (Yadav) ji said that you (election commissioners) have taken BJP membership and are working for them.
"But understand one thing, a day will come when there will be an INDIA bloc government in Bihar and Delhi; then we will take action against the three of you... You've stolen (vote) from the whole country," Gandhi said.
Amid rain, Gandhi held up a copy of the Constitution and said the Constitution is of Bharat Mata and has been framed by the likes of B R Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru.
"It has the voice of the soul of India. When they steal votes, they attack the Constitution and Bharat Mata. Nobody can touch this Constitution," he asserted.
"Election commissioners must hear out that if they don't do their job, there will be strict action against them," Gandhi added.
He said that after realising that "vote chori" had happened in Maharashtra and Haryana, the Congress investigated and found evidence of it after analysing the data of one assembly segment of a Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka.
"I said clearly that one lakh votes were stolen in one assembly segment, and what does the Election Commission do? It does not say that the leader of the opposition has raised questions, and let us check it. Instead, they ask me to give an affidavit.
"Then they say 'why you did not complain earlier?' They say 'if you do not give an affidavit within a week, then this complaint has no meaning'," Gandhi said, adding, "They (EC) are responsible, their theft has been caught, and they are asking me to file an affidavit." The Congress leader claimed that the poll authority got to know that their theft had been caught in Maharashtra and Haryana, which is why they have come up with a "new form of theft through SIR (of electoral rolls) in Bihar".
Gandhi asserted that Prime Minister Modi and the EC "will not succeed in carrying out 'vote chori' in Bihar".
In his first press conference after Gandhi levelled allegations of 'vote chori' in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and several opposition leaders flagged issues about the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, CEC Kumar asked the Congress leader to either apologise or back his claims with a signed affidavit as required under electoral rules.
"Give an affidavit or apologise to the nation. There is no third option. If an affidavit is not given within seven days, this means that all allegations are baseless," said Kumar on Sunday, flanked by Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi.
Earlier in the day, Gandhi said the SIR of electoral rolls is a "new weapon" for "vote chori" and vowed to protect the "one person, one vote" principle.
Gandhi made the remarks in a post on his WhatsApp channel while talking about his meeting with a group of people who had cast their votes in the previous Lok Sabha elections but their names were deleted from the draft electoral rolls during the SIR exercise in Bihar.
He met the group at the launch of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar's Sasaram on Sunday.
Later, in Aurangabad, Gandhi met another set of people who had voted in earlier elections but their names were deleted from the draft voters' list.
Sharing an over four-minute video of his interaction in Aurangabad, Gandhi said, "The votes of people who voted in the last four-five elections were also stolen in Bihar. And, when asked for the reason, the only answer received was -- an order has come from above." "This is a fight for the rights of the poor -- we will not stop. We will stop vote theft," he said.&nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi, during his 1,300 km Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being used as a "new weapon" of vote theft in collusion with BJP and Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi Decries Electoral Roll Revisions, Launches Yatra

Rahul Gandhi Condemns Electoral Roll Revisions

Rahul Gandhi, during his 1,300 km Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being used as a "new weapon" of vote theft in collusion with BJP and Election Commission.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a "new weapon" of "vote chori" and vowed to protect the 'one person, one vote' principle.
He made the remarks in a post on his WhatsApp channel while talking about his meeting with a group of people who had cast their vote in the previous Lok Sabha election but their name had been deleted in the SIR exercise in Bihar.
Gandhi met the group at the launch of his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Sasaram on Sunday.
In his post in Hindi along with a picture of the meeting, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said, "SIR is a new weapon of vote theft. Coincidentally, these people standing with me in this picture are 'living' proof of this theft." "All of them had cast their vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections - but by the time Bihar assembly elections came, their identity, their existence was erased from the democracy of India," he said.
"Do you know who they are? Raj Mohan Singh (70): Farmer and retired soldier; Umravati Devi (35): Dalit and labourer; Dhanjay Kumar Bind (30): Backward class and labourer; Sita Devi (45): Woman and former MNREGA labourer; Raju Devi (55): Backward class and labourer; Mohmuddin Ansari (52): Minority and labourer," he said.
The "collusion" of BJP and Election Commission is punishing them for being 'Bahujan' and poor - even our soldiers were not spared, Gandhi said.
Neither will they have a vote, nor identity or rights, he added.
"Due to social discrimination and economic conditions, they are unable to fight against the conspiracy of the system.We stand here with them to protect the most basic right of 'one person, one vote'," he said.
This is a question of rights and of everyone's participation in a democracy, he said, adding that "we will not let it end under any circumstances".
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav along with Vikassheel Insan Party's Mukesh Sahani prayed at the Devkund Surya Mandir here as their Voter Adhikar Yatra entered its second day.
Travelling from Kutumba, the Yatra is expected to reach Gaya this evening.
Embarking on a 1,300 km 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram, Gandhi on Sunday had accused the Election Commission of "stealing" elections in collusion with the BJP and asserted that the INDIA bloc will not let their "latest conspiracy" to steal Bihar polls through SIR of electoral rolls succeed.
After 16 days, the yatra will conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1.
The yatra is being undertaken in a hybrid mode, on foot and by vehicle, as was Gandhi's Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
It will pass through Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chhapra and Ara.&nbsp;

At a rally, Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission and BJP of colluding to steal elections and questioned voter data irregularities in Maharashtra and other states.

Rahul Gandhi slams EC for asking affidavit under oath, says he has taken oath in Parliament

At a rally, Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission and BJP of colluding to steal elections and questioned voter data irregularities in Maharashtra and other states.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reiterated his vote theft allegations and slammed the Election Commission for demanding an affidavit under oath from him.
Addressing the 'Vote Adhikar Rally' here, Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission and BJP colluded to steal the Lok Sabha election from people.
"The EC asks me to file an affidavit and give information under oath. I have taken oath inside the Parliament holding the Constitution," he said.
Today when the people are questioning the Election Commission based on data he released, the EC has shut its website, he alleged.
The EC websites in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar have been shut down because they knew that if people started questioning based on data then their entire structure will collapse, Gandhi alleged.
Further, the former Congress president said: "In the (2024) Lok Sabha election, our alliance wins. But after 4 months, the BJP wins the Maharashtra Assembly election. It was a surprising election result. When we tried to find out, we learnt that 1 crore new voters cast their votes; 1 crore new voters who had never voted in the LS polls voted in the assembly election in Maharashtra."&nbsp;
The Congress leader claimed that such new votes went to the BJP, which pointed to "wrongdoings." "Wherever these new voters cast their votes, the BJP won. The votes of our alliance did not reduce and we got exactly the same number of votes we had in the Lok Sabha election. The new voters went to the BJP in the Assembly election," he added.&nbsp;

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