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Rahul Gandhi Teases Major CEC Reveal; BJP Labels Him 'Mock PM'
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM
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Rahul Gandhi hinted at a significant revelation regarding the Election Commission of India, sparking criticism from the BJP, which dubbed him a "mock Prime Minister".
Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a recent event, hinted that a major revelation concerning the Election Commission of India (ECI) is forthcoming. The comment came amid growing concerns that democratic institutions are being shut to the opposition, a claim he reiterated during the discussion.
Gandhi further alleged that the INDIA coalition leaders were forced to convene in a garden setting to deliberate on the impeachment of the CEC, suggesting a lack of formal channels for such critical conversations.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responded sharply, labeling Gandhi a "mock Prime Minister" in a statement that criticized his remarks as unsubstantiated and politically motivated.
The incident adds to the ongoing debate over the independence of the Election Commission, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency and accountability in the body that oversees elections across the country.
Gandhi further alleged that the INDIA coalition leaders were forced to convene in a garden setting to deliberate on the impeachment of the CEC, suggesting a lack of formal channels for such critical conversations.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responded sharply, labeling Gandhi a "mock Prime Minister" in a statement that criticized his remarks as unsubstantiated and politically motivated.
The incident adds to the ongoing debate over the independence of the Election Commission, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency and accountability in the body that oversees elections across the country.