His speech centered on allegations of widespread manipulation, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as the linchpin of the alleged irregularities.
Gandhi’s accusations focused on the manipulation of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter list. He claimed that Gyanesh Kumar’s actions enabled the alleged theft of votes, asserting that the 2024 elections were not just flawed but illegal.
"Votes were stolen in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Votes were stolen through EVMs and by tampering with the voter list," Gandhi stated, emphasizing the gravity of the claims.
> "Gyanesh Kumar will be removed from the post of Chief Election Commissioner.
Gandhi highlighted that 15% of voters were removed from the voter list post-election, a figure he claimed was corroborated by Election Commission data. He further argued that the 3% margin favoring the NDA was illegitimate due to these manipulations, framing the election results as a product of systemic fraud.
Gandhi framed Gyanesh Kumar’s role as pivotal in the rise of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, asserting that without Kumar’s actions, neither would have secured their current positions.
"Without Gyanesh Kumar, neither would Narendra Modi have become Prime Minister nor Amit Shah the Home Minister," Gandhi repeated, positioning Kumar as the architect of the NDA’s alleged victory.
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"Gyanesh Kumar will be removed from the post of Chief Election Commissioner. Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail," Gandhi declared, framing the demand as essential for restoring democratic integrity.
Beyond electoral fraud, Gandhi addressed systemic issues affecting farmers, laborers, and youth, linking these grievances to the alleged corruption in electoral processes.
"The farmer is not getting his rights. The youth are not getting employment. The laborer is not getting his rights," Gandhi stated, emphasizing the broader implications of electoral malpractice.
While Gandhi’s claims remain contested, his rhetoric has reignited public discourse on electoral transparency. The allegations, if substantiated, could have significant implications for the Election Commission’s credibility and the legitimacy of the 2024 election results.