Kiren Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations, Says Gen Z Stands Firmly with PM Modi

November 5, 2025

New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to “mislead and provoke Gen Z” with what he described as “fabricated” allegations of vote theft in Haryana.

Rijiju asserted that India’s youth stand “firmly with Prime Minister Modi” and will not be swayed by “imported narratives and conspiracies.”

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters soon after Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of 25 lakh fraudulent votes in Haryana, Rijiju said, “Rahul Gandhi is trying to provoke Gen Z, but the youth of this country is wise and stands by PM Modi. The games he plays in collusion with anti-India forces will never succeed.”

“India Growing Despite Global Slowdown”

Highlighting India’s economic performance, Rijiju said, “While the world is facing an economic slowdown, India continues to grow at over 7 per cent, making it the fastest-growing major economy. Our youth stand solidly with Modi ji. To divert attention from this, Rahul Gandhi is playing games and attempting to defame our country, but such conspiracies will never succeed in India.”

He called Gandhi’s allegations “baseless, fictional, and theatrically designed to hide his failures.”

Calls Out Gandhi for Not Approaching Legal Forums

“If there is any irregularity, why does he not file a petition with the Election Commission or approach the court? He never does it. Instead, he spreads misinformation,” Rijiju remarked.

Taking a swipe at Gandhi’s foreign visits, the Union Minister said, “During elections he goes abroad; during Parliament session he secretly visits Cambodia or Thailand, and now when Bihar votes in two days, he is talking about Haryana. When he goes abroad, he brings back ideas to create fake narratives here.”

References to Internal Congress Rift

Referring to internal criticism within the Congress, Rijiju cited leaders Kumari Selja and Rao Narender Singh, who acknowledged party disunity in Haryana.

“Their own leaders say they lost because of themselves. Who will believe Rahul Gandhi when he claims votes were stolen?” he said.

“Fake Photo Habit” and Final Rebuke

Rijiju also criticised Gandhi for circulating a T-shirt with the photo of Minta Devi in Parliament, saying, “By evening, the woman herself scolded Congress for using a fake photo, a fake name, and a fake issue. This is their habit.”

Dismissing the allegations as “irrelevant and irresponsible,” Rijiju concluded, “In a democracy, you must accept victory and defeat. We win because our workers toil on the ground, not because of manipulation. Rahul Gandhi should talk about serious issues, not waste the nation’s time.”