INDIA bloc breaking, Rahul as its leader rejected: Shivraj Chouhan
The Congress, in the meeting, asserted that the opposition stands united to protect the Constitution from "repeated assaults" of the Modi government, including its "vote chori gameplan" to remain in power
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of the BJP stated that the INDIA bloc is disintegrating and its leaders have rejected Rahul Gandhi as their leader following Akhilesh Yadav's and other leaders' absence from the alliance's September 30, 2026 meeting. Chouhan noted that even Congress leaders and party members are unwilling to accept Rahul Gandhi as their leader.
During Congress Working Committee meetings, Rahul himself repeatedly pleads for acceptance and trust. Chouhan made these remarks after the INDIA bloc leaders convened in New Delhi to devise an action plan for a joint agitation against alleged irregularities in the SIR. The Congress emphasized that the Opposition stands united to safeguard the Constitution from repeated attacks by the Modi government.
The DMK and the AAP did not participate in the meeting, and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav was absent due to Rajya Sabha poll nominations in Uttar Pradesh. Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT) indicated he would join virtually. The BJP leader questioned why this was happening, emphasizing that the INDIA alliance was unwilling to accept Rahul Gandhi as its leader.
He also emphasized the importance of an accurate voter list for a pristine democracy and questioned Congress' objections to removing the name of someone no longer alive from the voter list.
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