Rijiju Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Alleged 'Pakistan Narrative' Echoing

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a sharp critique of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, accusing him of echoing narratives similar to those advanced by Pakistan. Rijiju asserted that Gandhi's statements have been consistently utilized by anti-India entities across the border, raising concerns about their impact on national discourse.

Addressing reporters in Delhi, Rijiju stated, 'Whatever narratives Pakistan creates, the same narrative is propounded by Rahul Gandhi and his company here in India.' He suggested a pattern where Gandhi's remarks reflect narratives found useful by adversarial groups. The comments come a day after Gandhi accused the Election Commission of collusion and undermining Indian democracy by allegedly deleting Opposition voters.

Rahul Gandhi, during a press conference at Congress headquarters, presented allegations of electoral fraud and criticized the Election Commission for non-cooperation. He promised to showcase evidence and methods allegedly used to manipulate the voter lists. However, the Election Commission refuted these claims, stating that no voter names can be altered online by the public.

(With inputs from agencies.)