IN PHOTOS: Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi`s vote theft claims are `baseless`

Updated On: 05 November, 2025 08:08 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Speaking at a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s claims were aimed at “instigating” the youth, particularly Gen Z, but asserted that India’s youngsters are discerning and will not fall for such provocations. (PICS/ PTI)

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<p>The BJP leader’s remarks came hours after Gandhi cited electoral-list data claiming 25 lakh fake entries in Haryana and alleged that Congress was “stolen” out of victory in last year’s state polls</p>

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The BJP leader’s remarks came hours after Gandhi cited electoral-list data claiming 25 lakh fake entries in Haryana and alleged that Congress was “stolen” out of victory in last year’s state polls

<p>Rijiju rejected these claims, calling them “nonsensical and illogical,” and argued that Congress lost due to internal mismanagement and lack of coordination among its leaders</p>

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Rijiju rejected these claims, calling them “nonsensical and illogical,” and argued that Congress lost due to internal mismanagement and lack of coordination among its leaders

<p>He pointed to statements by senior Congress leaders, including Kumari Selja and Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh, who admitted poor party organisation during the Haryana polls. Rijiju also cited a former Congress leader’s resignation, which highlighted the party’s internal dysfunction</p>

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He pointed to statements by senior Congress leaders, including Kumari Selja and Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh, who admitted poor party organisation during the Haryana polls. Rijiju also cited a former Congress leader’s resignation, which highlighted the party’s internal dysfunction

<p>Rijiju further criticised Gandhi for “abusing the country, its system, and democratic institutions” while frequently travelling abroad during election campaigns, including trips to Cambodia, Thailand, and Colombia</p>

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Rijiju further criticised Gandhi for “abusing the country, its system, and democratic institutions” while frequently travelling abroad during election campaigns, including trips to Cambodia, Thailand, and Colombia

<p>Accusing Gandhi of colluding with “anti-India forces” to defame the country, Rijiju asserted that the youth firmly support Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing India’s strong economic growth of over 7 per cent despite a global slowdown</p>

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Accusing Gandhi of colluding with “anti-India forces” to defame the country, Rijiju asserted that the youth firmly support Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing India’s strong economic growth of over 7 per cent despite a global slowdown

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