Rahul Gandhi Sparks Controversy in Germany, Accuses BJP of Undermining India's Institutions

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Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked controversy during his visit to Germany, where he alleged that the BJP-led government is waging a 'full-scale assault' on India's institutional framework. Speaking at the Hertie School in Berlin, Gandhi claimed that the Centre has 'weaponised' investigating agencies and that the Election Commission has failed to address the Congress party's allegations of 'vote theft'. Gandhi pointed to the existence of duplicate voters in the electoral rolls and claimed that the Congress party won the Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections in 2024, but that the results were not fair. He accused the BJP of using the institutional framework to build political power and of undermining the principles of equality and justice. The BJP has reacted sharply to Gandhi's comments, with Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje calling him an 'anti-India leader' who behaves like a 'child'. BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Gandhi of wanting India to fail and of being part of a conspiracy to undermine Indian democracy. Gandhi's comments have sparked a heated debate in India, with many questioning the Congress party's allegations of electoral irregularities. The BJP has accused Gandhi of using his foreign visit to spread anti-India propaganda and of being part of a conspiracy to undermine Indian democracy. The controversy comes at a time when Rahul Gandhi is on a five-day visit to Germany, where he is scheduled to meet with German leaders and participate in various events. Gandhi has said that he wants to promote a 'conversation' about India's future and to highlight the country's diversity and complexity. The BJP has rejected Gandhi's allegations, saying that the Congress party has failed to provide any evidence of electoral irregularities. The party has also accused Gandhi of being part of a conspiracy to undermine Indian democracy and of wanting India to fail. The controversy highlights the deep divisions between the BJP and the Congress party, with both sides accusing each other of undermining India's institutions and of spreading anti-India propaganda.