Rahul Gandhi claims Modi’s rise hinged on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

What Happened

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said Narendra Modi could not have become Prime Minister without the support of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He made the claim while speaking at the Ramlila ground protest. Gandhi called the alleged vote theft "theft of the voice of every person" and labelled it "treason" and the "rarest of rare case".

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In the same address Gandhi added that without Kumar, Modi would not be PM and Amit Shah would not be Home Minister. He stressed that this was not a normal shop‑theft but a robbery of the entire electorate’s voice. The Leader of Opposition framed the incident as a criminal act against democracy.

Context

The Chief Election Commissioner heads India’s Election Commission, which runs elections and ensures they are free and fair. Accusations of vote manipulation have surfaced in previous contests, and opposition leaders often challenge the credibility of the electoral process. Gandhi’s statements reflect ongoing political tension between the ruling party and the Congress bloc.