In the wake of their defeat in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha elections, the Congress party, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, has resorted to its old tactics of undermining the credibility of democratic institutions. The recent allegations by Congress claiming that the Election Commission is biased towards the BJP, and raising doubts about the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) based on absurd battery life theories, is nothing short of a desperate attempt to manipulate public perception.
The Baseless Allegations: Questioning the Election Commission
This time, the Congress party has taken its baseless propaganda to a new level by questioning the results of the Haryana elections. Senior Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, have stated that the BJP won seats on EVMs with 99% battery, while the Congress won on EVMs with a charge of 60-70%. This bizarre theory has been floated without any solid evidence, merely to cast a shadow of doubt over a legitimate democratic process. Ironically, when the same Election Commission conducted the elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where Congress managed to secure a few seats, they were quick to hail the results as fair and transparent.
Such double standards from the Congress party expose their hypocritical nature. When results go in their favor, the Election Commission is hailed as a champion of democracy. But when they lose, the very same institution is vilified and accused of bias. This pattern of behavior is not only misleading but also disrespectful to the voters who turned up in large numbers to exercise their franchise.
Rahul Gandhi: The ‘Pappu’ of Indian Politics
Rahul Gandhi’s attempts to portray himself as a leader of the people are laughable at best. His repeated failures at the ballot box have earned him the infamous moniker of ‘Pappu’, and rightly so. Despite having a lineage of political leaders, he has consistently shown an inability to connect with the electorate and lead his party to victory. Instead of accepting the reality of his poor leadership, he resorts to crying foul play and inventing ludicrous theories.
By accusing the Election Commission of being biased and claiming EVMs are rigged based on battery life, Rahul Gandhi has once again proved that he is more interested in creating a spectacle than engaging in meaningful politics. This behavior is not only damaging to his own party but also to the democratic fabric of the nation.
Manipulating Public Opinion: Congress’s Age-Old Strategy
This isn’t the first time Congress has used such tactics. Whenever faced with defeat, Congress has resorted to similar baseless accusations to stir up public sentiment. From questioning EVMs to making wild claims about the judiciary and other independent institutions, Congress’s history is riddled with instances where they’ve tried to manipulate public opinion rather than introspect and understand why people are rejecting them.
When they performed well in certain state elections, they did not raise any questions about the election process. But now, with a crushing defeat in Haryana, the Congress has returned to its standard operating procedure of making unfounded claims. The irony is stark: the same EVMs were used in J&K and other states where Congress emerged victorious. So, why this sudden mistrust in the same machines?
Rahul Gandhi: A Leader Who Refuses to Learn
Rahul Gandhi’s leadership style is akin to a ship without a rudder. He has repeatedly shown that he lacks the vision and strategic acumen needed to guide a national party like Congress. His habit of making sensationalist claims, without any substantial evidence, portrays him as a leader who is out of touch with ground realities. Instead of working on strengthening the party’s grassroots and addressing the issues that matter to voters, he chooses to indulge in theatrics.
Even Congress’s own party members are beginning to question his leadership. Internal dissent is growing, and the cracks within the party are widening. If Rahul Gandhi does not mend his ways, Congress risks becoming a mere footnote in the history of Indian politics.
The Way Forward for Congress: Introspection, Not Accusation
The Congress party needs to move beyond its blame game and engage in genuine introspection. Instead of pointing fingers at the Election Commission and spreading fake propaganda, they should focus on understanding why voters are repeatedly rejecting them. It’s high time Rahul Gandhi and his cohorts stop behaving like sore losers and start behaving like a responsible opposition.
They must realize that such baseless allegations only weaken public trust in democratic institutions. The Election Commission is a pillar of democracy and has overseen numerous elections impartially. For a party that claims to uphold democratic values, Congress’s actions are anything but democratic.
Conclusion: The People See Through the Lies
The people of India are not naive. They can see through the lies and fabrications peddled by Congress. Rahul Gandhi’s attempts to undermine the Election Commission are a reflection of his frustration and inability to accept defeat gracefully. It’s time for Congress to stop these childish antics and focus on real issues if they wish to remain relevant in Indian politics.
If Rahul Gandhi wishes to shed the ‘Pappu’ image, he needs to act like a mature politician and stop hiding behind conspiracy theories every time his party fails to deliver at the ballot box. The sooner he realizes this, the better it will be for his party and for the democratic health of the nation.
