Jairam Ramesh Targets Modi-Shah Over FIR Against Rahul Gandhi
Jairam Ramesh claims the PM and HM are nervous following an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders during their protest against the EC.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming the "diabolical duo" is "nervous, rattled and desperate" following the registration of an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders.
The controversy erupted after the Delhi Police registered a case against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several other MPs for allegedly entering the Akashvani Bhavan premises without authorization during a protest against the Election Commission of India.
Allegations of 'Vote Chori' Conspiracy
Ramesh, writing on X, accused the central leadership of orchestrating a "Vote Chori" conspiracy involving the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He alleged that the opposition's campaign is focused on exposing how the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being used to disenfranchise legitimate voters.
The Congress leader used a stinging acronym to describe the process, calling it "Shahenshah Instigated Removal," alleging that the SIR process has caused crores of genuine voters to lose their constitutional right to vote. He argued that when the Leader of the Opposition turned to the method of satyagraha to highlight these injustices, the state responded with police action.
Details of the Akashvani Bhavan Protest
The incident unfolded during a planned march by the INDIA bloc from Parliament House toward Nirvachan Sadan, the headquarters of the Election Commission. According to the Delhi Police, the marchers had not sought or received official permission for the demonstration.
When the protesters were intercepted and stopped from proceeding toward the Election Commission office, several opposition leaders staged a sit-in protest. The situation escalated when Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other MPs allegedly entered the Akashvani Bhavan premises.
Police officials stated that the protesters were requested to vacate the premises but refused to comply. The leaders reportedly insisted on remaining at the site until a delegation of MPs was granted a meeting with Election Commission officials.