{
  "id": 17611085,
  "title": "‘Where Were 10 Lakh People?': BJP’s Sambit Patra Mocks INDIA Bloc Rally Turnout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/where-were-10-lakh-people-bjps-sambit-patra-mocks-india-bloc-rally",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/where-were-10-lakh-people-sambit-patra-mocks-india-bloc-rally-turnout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the INDIA bloc parties for their Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally, accusing them of sheltering infiltrators and disputing their claim of gathering 10 lakh attendees. He pointed out that around 40% of the Ramlila Maidan remained empty, with only 5,000-7,000 out of 28,000 chairs occupied by 3:30-4 PM. Patra also accused the Opposition of allowing illegal immigrants to enter the country and influence elections. He mocked Rahul Gandhi's ambitions, explaining that becoming Prime Minister required hard work, not political maneuvering. Patra emphasized that the country belonged to its citizens, not to Gandhi's family. The BJP leader dismissed Gandhi's claim that the rally was a show of inclusivity, calling it a display of chaos.",
  "summary": "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and other INDIA bloc parties over their 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, accusing them of shielding infiltrators and questioning the Opposition's claim of mobilising 10 lakh people for the event. #WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Sambit Patra says, \"You can see in the background…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}