Rahul Gandhi: BJP's Victory a 'Democratic Theft'

Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP's victories in the Bengal and Assam assembly polls, labeling them a 'theft' of democratic mandate. While supporting the TMC, he urged against partisan triumphalism, emphasizing that BJP's actions are detrimental to Indian democracy. He stressed the importance of transcending party lines for India's future.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has described the BJP's triumph in the Bengal and Assam assembly polls as a 'theft' of the electoral mandate, declaring it a significant move in the party's mission to undermine Indian democracy.

In the aftermath of the election results, Gandhi voiced his support for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and called on detractors to rise above partisan politics. He urged members within the Congress and other parties who are celebrating TMC's defeat to reassess their stance.

The BJP ousted the TMC to take control in Bengal and retained power in Assam for a third consecutive term, decisions Gandhi perceives as a broader challenge to democratic values, not merely a party-specific issue.