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Telangana CM KTR accuses Rahul Gandhi of backing ‘vote chor’ amid Congress protest
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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Telangana Chief Minister K. T. Rama Rao alleged that Rahul Gandhi is supporting a "vote chor" as the Congress party staged a protest against alleged vote rigging.
Telangana Chief Minister K. T. Rama Rao publicly accused opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of backing a "vote chor" during a press interaction on Monday. Rao's remarks came as the Congress party organised a demonstration in New Delhi, alleging widespread vote manipulation in recent elections.
The Congress protest, led by senior party figures, demanded a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities and called for stricter enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. While the party did not name any individual, its rally highlighted concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.
Rao, addressing reporters in Hyderabad, said the accusation against Gandhi was based on statements made by party officials linking the Congress leader to alleged vote theft. He urged the Election Commission to act swiftly and warned that such allegations could erode public confidence in democracy.
The Election Commission has not commented on the specific claims. Observers note that political rhetoric surrounding vote integrity often intensifies during election cycles, and both parties are likely to continue their verbal sparring ahead of upcoming state polls.
No legal action has been taken so far, and the situation remains a matter of political debate rather than a formal investigation.
The Congress protest, led by senior party figures, demanded a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities and called for stricter enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. While the party did not name any individual, its rally highlighted concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.
Rao, addressing reporters in Hyderabad, said the accusation against Gandhi was based on statements made by party officials linking the Congress leader to alleged vote theft. He urged the Election Commission to act swiftly and warned that such allegations could erode public confidence in democracy.
The Election Commission has not commented on the specific claims. Observers note that political rhetoric surrounding vote integrity often intensifies during election cycles, and both parties are likely to continue their verbal sparring ahead of upcoming state polls.
No legal action has been taken so far, and the situation remains a matter of political debate rather than a formal investigation.