Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating electoral processes to maintain power, asserting that public awareness of these tactics will lead to widespread discontent. Speaking at an event in Delhi following his participation in the ‘Sadbhav Yatra’ organized by Haryana Congress leader Brijendra Singh, Gandhi alleged that the BJP has interfered in elections across multiple states, including Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Assam.

Gandhi claimed that the ruling party has been involved in deleting and adding large numbers of voter names, effectively controlling the election machinery through influence over the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the bureaucracy. He contended that BJP leaders Narendra Modi and Amit Shah believe their governance will continue indefinitely but predicted their tenure would eventually end due to growing public opposition.

Further, Gandhi accused the BJP of compromising national interests by selling off critical infrastructure, specifically citing airports, ports, and Nicobar Island being transferred to Adani Group entities. He framed these actions as part of a broader agenda detrimental to the country.

In addition to electoral allegations, Gandhi reiterated his criticism of the Indo-US trade agreement, warning that the pact would harm Indian farmers. These comments come amid ongoing debates over agricultural reforms and economic policies affecting rural communities.

The BJP has not responded to the latest accusations. Elections in the mentioned states have faced scrutiny before, with the BJP denying allegations of electoral misconduct and asserting the integrity of the democratic process under its governance.