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BJP’s Shah Calls Out Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav for Parliamentary Vote‑Theft Debate
✍️ TOI India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 07:30 PM
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BJP leader Shah said the party is fully prepared and urged opposition figures Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav to debate alleged vote theft in Parliament.
In a recent parliamentary session, senior BJP representative Shah asserted that the party is "fully prepared" to confront any challenge regarding the conduct of elections. He specifically directed his remarks at opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi of the Congress and Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party, inviting them to a formal debate on the alleged vote‑theft that he claims occurred inside the House.
Shah emphasized that the BJP’s readiness stems from its confidence in the integrity of the electoral process and its willingness to defend that stance publicly. He framed the invitation as an opportunity for the opposition to present evidence, stating that a transparent discussion would clarify the matter for the nation.
As of now, neither Rahul Gandhi nor Akhilesh Yadav has responded publicly to Shah’s challenge. The call for a debate adds to the ongoing political friction between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Shah emphasized that the BJP’s readiness stems from its confidence in the integrity of the electoral process and its willingness to defend that stance publicly. He framed the invitation as an opportunity for the opposition to present evidence, stating that a transparent discussion would clarify the matter for the nation.
As of now, neither Rahul Gandhi nor Akhilesh Yadav has responded publicly to Shah’s challenge. The call for a debate adds to the ongoing political friction between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests.