MARGAO, GOA, OCTOBER 18, 2026 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging their involvement in what he termed “vote chori” and asserting that they would face justice.
Gandhi made the remarks while participating in the Congress party’s ‘Goy Rakhon Yatra’ in Margao, Goa, where he walked approximately two kilometres alongside party workers and leaders before addressing a public gathering.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
🔹 Rahul Gandhi Issues Warning: Gandhi said Modi, Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar would face justice and pay the price for what he alleged were electoral wrongdoings.
🔹 Allegations Over Elections: The Congress leader alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was implementing “vote chori,” while accusing Modi and Shah of supporting him. These remain Gandhi’s political allegations.
🔹 Congress Claims to Defend the Constitution: Gandhi described the Congress as a protector of the Constitution and said the party would continue challenging what it considers electoral irregularities.
🔹 ‘Goy Rakhon Yatra’ in Goa: Gandhi joined the Congress march in Margao, covering around two kilometres with party leaders and supporters as part of the political outreach programme.
🔹 Education and Student Protests: Gandhi also criticised the state of India’s education system, arguing that the country once had a world-class educational environment but that student protesters are now facing the use of pellet guns.
POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Gandhi’s remarks intensify the Congress’s criticism of the BJP-led government and the Election Commission over allegations concerning electoral integrity. His comments place the issues of voting rights, institutional accountability and constitutional protections at the centre of the party’s political campaign.
The allegations against the prime minister, home minister and chief election commissioner have not been established as facts in the information provided.
