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Rahul Gandhi claims democracy was destroyed in India in 2014, targets BJP on 'vote chori'

Rahul Gandhi claims democracy was destroyed in India in 2014, targets BJP on 'vote chori'

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad, hosted by the Telangana government, where he launched a sharp attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He alleged that India is “no longer a democracy” under the BJP‑led regime and claimed democratic institutions have been undermined since 2014. Gandhi questioned how elections can be legitimate if the Election Commission declares results that he deems questionable, and said political and business interests have become intertwined, accusing the ruling establishment of eroding democracy.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad. He accused the ruling establishment of undermining democracy, alleged that political and business interests had become intertwined, and…

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First reported by Hindustan Times at 11:34 UTC on 13 Nov.

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    Rahul Gandhi claims democracy was destroyed in India in 2014, targets BJP on 'vote chori'

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