New Delhi Nov 5 (UNI) Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju today strongly dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of large-scale vote theft in Haryana, accusing him of making baseless claims to divert attention from the party’s struggles in Bihar and mislead young voters.
Speaking at a press briefing, Rijiju said, “Rahul Gandhi held a press conference not to focus on the Bihar polls, but to hide his failures by raising the Haryana issue. This clearly shows Congress has nothing substantial left in Bihar, so they resort to distractions.” He urged Gandhi to concentrate on serious matters rather than spreading unfounded accusations.
Rijiju ridiculed Gandhi’s recurring warnings of an impending “hydrogen bomb” of electoral fraud, remarking, “Rahul Gandhi says the bomb is going to explode, but it never does.” He also pointed to internal turmoil within Haryana Congress, citing senior leaders who admitted to organizational weaknesses and infighting. “When their own leaders confess to losing due to their own conflicts, and Rahul Gandhi blames the Election Commission, who will believe him?” he questioned.
The minister further criticized Gandhi’s frequent overseas trips during critical election periods, suggesting the Congress leader imports foreign narratives to create “baseless stories” and waste public time. “Politicians should address real issues, not indulge in futile distractions,” Rijiju added.
Earlier in the day, Gandhi alleged a massive voter fraud scheme in Haryana involving nearly 25 lakh fake votes, duplicate entries, and manipulated electoral rolls. He accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of misleading the public about the classification of homeless voters and exposed cases of bogus voter IDs.
Rijiju labeled these allegations “misguided and irresponsible,” defending the BJP’s commitment to democratic values and fair elections. He also accused Congress of shielding Gandhi and deflecting blame onto Electronic Voting Machines, stating, “Their so-called ‘hydrogen bomb’ allegations have never detonated.”
As the political temperature rises ahead of key state assembly polls, Rijiju’s robust defense aims to assure voters of the government’s dedication to electoral integrity, while highlighting the deepening polarization within India’s political landscape, especially among the influential youth vote.
