NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that every sixth parliamentarian out of the BJP’s 240 MPs has won through vote theft.In a social media post on X, Rahul accused the BJP of keeping institutions in its pocket.”Votes are stolen to nick seats sometimes, and sometimes entire governments. Out of the 240 BJP MPs in the Lok Sabha, roughly every sixth MP has won through vote theft. Not hard to spot them – should we call them ‘infiltrators’ in BJP lingo? And Haryana? There, the entire government is infiltrator,” Rahul said.”The institutions they keep in their pocket, the ones that tamper with voter lists and the electoral process – those are ‘remote-controlled’ themselves. Their real fear is the truth. Because if fair elections were held, they couldn’t even win 140 seats today,” he added.Rahul Gandhi’s reference to “theft of mandate” appeared to echo allegations raised by Mamata Banerjee, who claimed that “more than 100 seats were stolen” in the state, a charge the BJP has dismissed.Earlier, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP “looted” more than 100 seats and termed the Election Commission “the BJP’s commission,” calling the victory “immoral” and “illegal.”This comes a day after Rahul cautioned party colleagues and other oppostion leaders against celebrating the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal and framed the election outcome as a larger threat to Indian democracy.Without taking names, Rahul Gandhi said, “Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC’s loss. They need to understand this clearly: the theft of Assam and Bengal’s mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy.”He urged political parties to move beyond electoral rivalries, adding, “Put petty politics aside. This is not about one party or another. This is about India.”Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDMK Hits Out As Congress Directs TNCC To Take Final Call On Vijay’s Support Request’Historic, Decisive’: Trump Congratulates PM Modi Over BJP’s Win In Bengal ElectionsDefeat but ‘Moral Win’? Mamata Targets EC, Hints At BIGGER Opposition AlliancePower Bank Catches Fire On IndiGo Hyderabad-Chandigarh Flight, All Passengers And Crew EvacuatedIndia Seeks To Lease Three Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters To Boost CapabilityAIMIM Chief Owaisi Says Muslim Votes Wasted on Secular Parties, Calls for ShiftKejriwal Alleges BJP “Robbed” Punjab of Rajya Sabha Seats, Vows Political Revenge“Democracy Being Mocked”: Bhagwant Mann Meets President Over Defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPsNCERT Clears Revised Class 8 Textbook After Judiciary Chapter Row And Public ApologyPM Modi call Fujairah Attack ‘Unacceptable’, Three Indians Injured In UAE123PhotostoriesIs your breakfast leaving you tired all day? Doctor explains the ideal Indian morning meal for steady energy10 popular baby girl names starting with letter RMorning affirmation at 5 AM: What your mind needs to hear todayWatermelon vs. mango: Which is better for summer nutrition and the right way to consume5 unique national parks in South America where waterfalls, wildlife and wilderness come aliveHow to make Chef Ranveer Brar-Style Lucknowi Dal Falaknuma at homeOlder than dinosaurs? 5 prehistoric-era animals that still walk the Earth todayKaran Johar to Ananya Birla:Indian stars who stole the show at Met Gala 2026From ‘The Dark Knight’ to ‘Brokeback Mountain’: Heath Ledger’s top films to stream on OTT right nowA fresh, green home without the effort: Plants that thrive even when you forget123Hot PicksGSEB 10th Result 2026Delhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingNFL Trade RumorsRahul GandhiBadruddin AjmalIPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosIPL 2026 Points TableMI IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosJalandhar BlastNEET 2026: Exam-day guideGSEB Class 10th result 2026TVK Chief Vijay
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that every sixth parliamentarian out of the BJP’s 240 MPs has won through vote theft.In a social media post on X, Rahul accused the BJP of keeping institutions in its pocket.“Votes are stolen to nick seats sometimes, and sometimes entire governments. Out of the 240 BJP MPs in the Lok Sabha, roughly every sixth MP has won through vote theft. Not hard to spot them – should we call them ‘infiltrators’ in BJP lingo? And Haryana? There, the entire government is infiltrator,” Rahul said.“The institutions they keep in their pocket, the ones that tamper with voter lists and the electoral process – those are ‘remote-controlled’ themselves. Their real fear is the truth. Because if fair elections were held, they couldn’t even win 140 seats today,” he added.Rahul Gandhi’s reference to “theft of mandate” appeared to echo allegations raised by Mamata Banerjee, who claimed that “more than 100 seats were stolen” in the state, a charge the BJP has dismissed.Earlier, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP “looted” more than 100 seats and termed the Election Commission “the BJP’s commission,” calling the victory “immoral” and “illegal.”This comes a day after Rahul cautioned party colleagues and other oppostion leaders against celebrating the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal and framed the election outcome as a larger threat to Indian democracy.Without taking names, Rahul Gandhi said, “Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC’s loss. They need to understand this clearly: the theft of Assam and Bengal’s mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy.”He urged political parties to move beyond electoral rivalries, adding, “Put petty politics aside. This is not about one party or another. This is about India.”
