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Rahul Gandhi hits Lok Sabha, alleging RSS-backed institutional capture of EC, ED, and CBI. Could India’s election system be under threat? Find out what he revealed in the heated SIR debate.
Rahul Gandhi attacks RSS in Lok Sabha address
New Delhi: During a heated debate on the SIR exercise in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the ruling establishment.
Gandhi alleged that the RSS aims to capture key institutions, including the Election Commission (EC), Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), raising concerns over institutional independence in India.
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Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding with those in power to influence election outcomes. “Our nation is a fabric. It is made up of 1.4 billion people, and the fabric is woven together by the vote,” he said. Gandhi claimed that the ECI, along with institutions like the ED, NIA, and CBI, has been systematically captured to serve political interests.
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He questioned why the Prime Minister and Home Minister are so invested in deciding who will be appointed as Election Commissioner, implying that such appointments could compromise the neutrality of the electoral system.
Gandhi’s remarks triggered strong protests from the Treasury Bench, leading to repeated interruptions and loud sloganeering. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha had to intervene multiple times to restore order in the House. Members of the ruling party strongly objected to Gandhi’s comments, while opposition MPs expressed support for his criticism of institutional overreach.
The disruption highlighted the heightened tensions in Parliament over the ongoing debate on electoral reforms and the SIR exercise, which seeks to remove ineligible voters and ensure accuracy in the electoral rolls.
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In addition to institutional capture, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of rejecting the principle of equality, claiming that the ruling establishment favours a hierarchical system that prioritizes those in power over ordinary citizens. “They do not believe in equality… They believe in hierarchy and believe they should be on top of that,” Gandhi remarked.
The comments have added fuel to the ongoing debate on electoral integrity and governance in India, drawing attention to concerns about institutional independence and the role of central agencies in the political system.
