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Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
‘Pakistan celebrates with sweets when Rahul Gandhi attacks pillars of Indian democracy': MP CM's big claim
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of doing politics against national interests. Yadav claimed that whenever the Leader of the Opposition makes comments against the pillars of democracy, sweets are distributed in Pakistan. "On one hand, there is an atmosphere of patriotism, while on the other hand, Rahul Gandhi and his party are not refraining from vote bank politics. He (Gandhi) makes derogatory comments about the pillars of democracy like the Supreme Court, the Election Commission and the armed forces. When Rahul Gandhi makes such comments, sweets are distributed in neighbouring Pakistan," the CM told reporters in Indore. Yadav said Gandhi should refrain from doing politics against national interests and join campaigns like 'Tiranga Yatra' in view of the Independence Day. On Gandhi's allegation of 'vote chori', the chief minister said he should raise his objection by submitting an affidavit to the Election Commission, but instead, he is creating a ruckus on the road. Yadav said Gandhi had similarly tried to create an atmosphere of confusion among the public a few years ago by using the slogan 'Chowkidar Chor Hai', but later he had to apologise in the Supreme Court. Gandhi had unconditionally apologised to the Supreme Court for wrongfully attributing the phrase 'chowkidar chor hai' to the court. Whenever Rahul Gandhi makes such comments, sweets are distributed in neighbouring Pakistan. "I would like to tell Gandhi that just waving the book of the Constitution won't work. They will also have to behave according to the basic spirit of the Constitution," Yadav said and termed Rahul Gandhi as a "threat" to democracy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
When Rahul Gandhi targets pillars of Indian democracy, sweets are distributed in Pak: MP CM
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav INDORE: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday accused opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of doing politics against national interests, saying when he makes comments against the pillars of democracy, sweets are distributed in Pakistan. He said armed forces showed great valour and courage against terrorists during Operation Sindoor , carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi . "On one hand, there is an atmosphere of patriotism, while on the other hand, Rahul Gandhi and his party are not refraining from vote bank politics. He (Gandhi) makes derogatory comments about the pillars of democracy like the Supreme Court , the Election Commission and the armed forces. When Rahul Gandhi makes such comments, sweets are distributed in neighbouring Pakistan," the CM told reporters in Indore. Yadav said Gandhi should refrain from doing politics against national interests and join campaigns like 'Tiranga Yatra' in view of the Independence Day . On Gandhi's allegation of 'vote theft', the chief minister said he should raise his objection by submitting an affidavit to the Election Commission, but instead, he is creating a ruckus on the road. Yadav said Gandhi had similarly tried to create an atmosphere of confusion among the public a few years ago by using the slogan 'Chowkidar Chor Hai', but later he had to apologise in the Supreme Court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This is What Your Fingers Say About Your Personality Tips and Tricks Undo Gandhi had unconditionally apologised to the Supreme Court for wrongfully attributing the phrase 'chowkidar chor hai' to the court. "I would like to tell Gandhi that just waving the book of the Constitution won't work. They will also have to behave according to the basic spirit of the Constitution," Yadav said and termed Rahul Gandhi as a "threat" to democracy. Earlier, the chief minister participated in the 'Tiranga Yatra' in Indore. People from different walks of life participated, holding the national flag in their hands, amid patriotic slogans.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Chowkidar Chor To Vote Chori: Can Rahul Gandhi Steal The High-Stakes Bihar Show With EC Campaign?
Last Updated: Bihar poll results will show success of campaign. If the Congress+RJD lose, it will be seen as a failure of yet another campaign by Gandhi, just like Rafael & Chowkidar Chor Hai Rahul Gandhi is on a mission – it is to shake the confidence of people in the electoral system. But will his stir against the Election Commission (EC) end like his 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' campaign? The story goes back to the results of Maharashtra and Haryana. As the win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) became clear, many in the Congress were startled, especially those close to Gandhi. They were convinced something was fishy. Gandhi was convinced that the loss was not Congress's fault but it was forced by the BJP and EC working in tandem. And that's when the idea of Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE) came up with its focus on working of the EC and polls. वोट चोरी 'एक व्यक्ति, एक वोट' के बुनियादी लोकतांत्रिक सिद्धांत पर हमला है।स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष चुनावों के लिए साफ़-सुथरी मतदाता सूची अनिवार्य है। चुनाव आयोग से हमारी मांग साफ़ है – पारदर्शिता दिखाएं और डिजिटल मतदाता सूची सार्वजनिक करें, ताकि जनता और राजनीतिक दल उसका खुद ऑडिट… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025 Sources say the entire campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 'vote choro' is being monitored and micromanaged by Gandhi personally. He has told his party colleagues to ensure all push this campaign, because if there is poll irregularity 'no matter how hard we work we will never win". INDIA bloc, TMC & #votechori Gandhi has taken many initiatives. One, personally reaching out to the once fragmented Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders. The big success was to get the Trinamool Congress, which has been miffed with the Congress for multiple reasons, on board. In fact, sources say the Congress appointed a TMC chief Mamata Banerjee-pliant Congress leader Subhankar Sarkar as the Bengal Congress chief to placate the TMC. So when he picked up the phone, and spoke to Abhishek Banerjee and asked to come together on the SIR issue, it was not tough to do so as even the TMC is fighting a campaign against the BJP and EC ahead of state polls in 2026. चुनाव आयोग, 5 सवाल हैं – देश जवाब चाहता है:1. विपक्ष को डिजिटल वोटर लिस्ट क्यों नहीं मिल रही? क्या छिपा रहे हो?2. CCTV और वीडियो सबूत मिटाए जा रहे हैं – क्यों? किसके कहने पर?3. फर्जी वोटिंग और वोटर लिस्ट में गड़बड़ी की गई – क्यों?4. विपक्षी नेताओं को धमकाना, डराना – क्यों?… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 8, 2025 It was after a long time that the TMC attended a get-together hosted by the Congress. Not just stopping at this, Gandhi also asked the top leaders to ensure that all party leaders sink their differences to fight together on the SIR and #votechori campaign. It was because of Gandhi's insistence that Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari were reached out to – and lo and behold, both stood firmly with the party on the EC issue. 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' But Gandhi is not stopping at this. He has launched an online people's campaign asking them either to click on a link or give a missed call. This is to ensure that more and more people support him. Vote Chori सिर्फ़ एक चुनावी घोटाला नहीं, ये संविधान और लोकतंत्र के साथ किया गया बड़ा धोखा है।देश के गुनहगार सुन लें – वक़्त बदलेगा, सज़ा ज़रूर मिलेगी। — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 8, 2025 This will be followed by a kind of Bharat Jodo Yatra called 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram in Bihar to 'wake up" people to what he calls the 'tyranny of the EC". This yatra will last for about 15 days, culminating in a big INDIA bloc rally in Patna. Sasaram is an interesting choice to begin as it was once the kingdom of Raja Harishchandra who had forsaken his kingdom for his principles, a narrative Gandhi wants to push about himself. But is Gandhi putting all his eggs in one basket? Is it a risk worth taking? Because the result of the risk will be the Bihar poll results. If the Congress + RJD lose, it will be seen as a failure of yet another campaign by Gandhi, just like like Rafael and 'Chowkidar Chor Hai'. It's a litmus test moment for Rahul Gandhi once again. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 10, 2025, 16:33 IST News politics Chowkidar Chor To Vote Chori: Can Rahul Gandhi Steal The High-Stakes Bihar Show With EC Campaign? 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.
News18
31-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Congress Bowled PM Modi A Full Toss With Debate On Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: The debate was a perfect foil for the BJP government to strut its foreign policy successes and show up Congress's soft-on-terror image Of all the political vulnerabilities of the Congress party, national security features at the top. And yet, it insisted on a full debate, which the Narendra Modi government gladly accepted. While home minister Amit Shah and MPs like Anurag Thakur served the starters, the Prime Minister himself laid out the main course of humiliation for the Congress in his wrapping-up speech. Congress scion Rahul Gandhi's strategy has been to try and erode Modi's credibility in his biggest strength areas: personal integrity and national security. Which is why he had gone out on a limb with campaigns like 'Chowkidar Chor Hai" (the guard himself is a thief), alleged BJP corruption in the procurement of Rafale fighter jets, and supposed Chinese incursions in Ladakh. In all three, Rahul Gandhi fell flat. Indians comprehensively rejected his claims at the ballot. Judges threw out his grievances from the courts. But Rahul Gandhi has not given up his dream of discrediting Modi on national security. Which is why he has repeatedly questioned the Indian defence forces' successes and parroted Pakistan's unsubstantiated claims that it shot down Indian fighter planes during Operation Sindoor. Modi underlined how, at a time India received near-unanimous international solidarity, with only three out of 193 UN member nations issuing statements in support of Pakistan, Congress taunted the nation's forces. 'As India becomes Atmanirbhar [economically and militarily independent], Congress has become nirbhar [dependent] on the Pakistani narrative," the PM said. The debate also gave Modi the chance to compare India's muscular response to external aggression with the Congress-led UPA government's despairing lack of response after 26/11, a blunder that would later prove to be one of the main factors behind the rise of India's new Right. The PM then made Parliament and the nation count a long list of shameful capitulations from the time of Jawaharlal Nehru's China debacle to his suicidal benevolence towards Pakistan and from Indira Gandhi's failure to get back Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to the endless terror attacks during the UPA years, which went unpunished. The debate was a perfect foil for the BJP government to strut its foreign policy successes and show up Congress's soft-on-terror image. Modi mocked Nehru for giving away too much of India's water resources to Pakistan under the lopsided Indus Waters Treaty, even while Pakistan continued to support terrorism. He derided the UPA government's practice of sending dossiers to Pakistan after every terror attack. And as a subtext to it all, both Narendra Modi and Amit Shah reinforced in the public psyche Congress's Muslim appeasement and minoritism even when it comes to national security and Islamist terrorism. Unless Rahul Gandhi expects to come to power almost solely riding on the minority vote, this monsoon session debate is going to push Congress's chances of a comeback further into the clouds. view comments 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.
