PM Modi, Shah and CEC Kumar will pay price for 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition Congress party, vowed on Sunday to fight allegations of "vote chori" or vote theft in Goa. During a rally in Margao, South Goa, Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of undermining the Constitution through alleged electoral malpractice.

He declared that the Congress party would not accept the attack on democratic principles and vowed to hold those responsible accountable and ensure justice. Gandhi asserted that the Congress party would serve as guardians and protectors of the Constitution, and that the individuals who stole votes and attacked the Constitution were also attacking the faith of the people.

He alleged that Gyanesh Kumar was implementing the theft of votes, Amit Shah was operationalizing it, and Narendra Modi was orchestrating the entire plan from behind. Gandhi also mentioned that he was facing over 45 defamation cases, mostly filed by Modi and Shah, and questioned why no case had been filed specifically against his allegations of vote theft.

He argued that if a case were filed, it could trigger a full-blown legal process in which Modi, Shah, and Kumar themselves would become entangled. Gandhi criticized the state of education and the treatment of students in India, criticizing the use of pellet guns against student protesters. He also alleged widespread corruption in Goa, describing it as a "model" for corruption.

These remarks come as the Congress-led Opposition continues to clash with the Election Commission over alleged electoral irregularities and revisions to voter lists.