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'Matter Not Of Vote Chori But Dimaag Chori': Fadnavis Attacks Rahul Gandhi At News18 Townhall
Last Updated: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said if Rahul Gandhi's allegations are based in fact, then he should submit an affidavit and not "run away" from filing a formal complaint Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi over his vote theft allegations and said the Congress leader has no evidence in the matter. Fadnavis said the matter is not about 'vote chori' but ' dimaag chori '. He said if Gandhi's allegations are based in fact, then he should submit an affidavit and not 'run away" from filing a formal complaint. '…The matter is not of vote-chori, it is about 'dimag-chori'. If your claims are right, give an affidavit. Let the EC face it. Rahul Gandhi has no evidence," Fadnavis said at the News18 Townhall event in Mumbai. Watch the video here: #CNNNews18Townhall | EC will decide regarding the BMC polls. The matter is not of vote-chori, it is about 'dimag-chori'. If your claims are right, give an affidavit. let the EC face it. Rahul Gandhi has no evidence: @Dev_Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM #BMCElections | @AnchorAnandN — News18 (@CNNnews18) August 13, 2025 Taking a swipe at the opposition, he said the 'chip of opposition's brain is damaged" and it is habitual of them to 'shoot the lie and just disappear". He even made a Bollywood reference, saying Rahul is in an 'illusion" like the Munnabhai MBBS character that has visions of Mahatma Gandhi speaking to him. 'Rahul was given notice by EC thrice. Rahul has no proof, he is running away from filing the complaint. Rahul is in a illusion (just like Munnabhai MBBS movie character where he could see Gandhi ji speaking to him)," he said. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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6 days ago
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Devendra Fadnavis at CNN News18 Townhall: On Student Mental Health, Tricolour & True Freedom
| We will have to work on mental health for students and overall. There is no alternative to the national flag. Tricolour will wave from each house. My independence can't attack on someone else's: @Dev_Fadnavis, Maharashtra CMAt the CNN News18 Townhall, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed key issues shaping the state's future — from student mental health to patriotism and the meaning of true the rising concerns around stress and anxiety among the youth, Fadnavis said mental health must be a priority 'for students and overall.' On nationalism, he made a strong statement: 'There is no alternative to the national flag. The tricolour will wave from each house.' He also emphasized that one's independence must not come at the cost of another's rights, underscoring a vision of unity and mutual educational reforms to cultural pride, the CM laid out his roadmap for Maharashtra's growth and harmony. Watch this powerful Townhall conversation where Fadnavis opens up about governance, values, and the responsibilities of citizens in a modern India. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App -
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EC Should Debate Rahul Gandhi Or Accept Fault: Aaditya Thackeray At News18 Townhall
Last Updated: Thackeray alleged that 'vote chori' (vote theft) had indeed taken place, accusing the Election Commission (EC) of compromising the integrity of elections. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday said the Election Commission of India must come clean and have a debate with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on the 'voter chori" issue. Speaking at the CNN-News18 Townhall, Mumbai edition, Thackeray also questioned why the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was getting 'rattled" by the INDIA bloc raising concerns about alleged 'fake voters" in Lok Sabha elections. 'A complete clean-up is expected about the vote-chori. EC should come out and have a debate with Rahul Gandhi or accept their fault. It is the biggest crime to commit in the world's biggest democracy," Thackeray said. 'We are asking questions from the Election Commission, but why is BJP getting rattled," he questioned, speaking at the CNN-News18 Townhall, Mumbai edition. #CNNNews18Townhall | A complete clean-up is expected about the vote-chori. EC should come out and have a debate with Rahul Gandhi or accept their fault. It is the biggest crime to commit in the world's biggest democracy: @AUThackeray, Shiv Sena UBT #VoteTheft | @Zakka_Jacob — News18 (@CNNnews18) August 13, 2025 Thackeray alleged that 'vote chori" (vote theft) had indeed taken place, accusing the Election Commission (EC) of compromising the integrity of elections over the past several years. 'For the last 7–8 years, the EC has prevented free and fair elections in India," he claimed, arguing that the institution's credibility was at stake. Thackeray further alleged that the irregularities were benefiting one political party in particular. 'Extra voters and fake votes are going to BJP," he charged, pointing to what he described as systemic issues that tilted the playing field. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader maintained that his party's demands were rooted in democratic principles rather than partisan politics. 'We only want the EC to come clean," he said, framing the issue as a test of institutional accountability in India's electoral democracy. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 16:49 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
