Rahul Gandhi Urges Gen Z of India to Raise Voice Against Election Thefts

Rahul Gandhi Urges Gen Z of India to Raise Voice Against Election Thefts

RMN News Report Highlights:

• 🗣️ Rahul Gandhi has urged India’s Gen Z to “raise their voice” against alleged “election theft,” emphasizing that their future depends on upholding democracy.
• ❌ Instances of alleged “vote chori” include 6,018 targeted vote deletions in Aland, Karnataka, and 6,850 additions in Rajura, Maharashtra, using a “same model, same system”.
• 🛡️ Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of “protecting the murderers of our democracy” by not providing details to the Karnataka CID regarding vote deletions.
• 🎬 A political research report, “Unveiling the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy,” alleges widespread electoral manipulation and is reportedly being considered for a global film project.

By Rakesh Raman
New Delhi | September 18, 2025

NEW DELHI – Rahul Gandhi has issued a direct appeal to India’s Gen Z, calling on them to “raise their voice” against alleged “election theft” that he claims is threatening their future and undermining democracy. This impassioned plea comes amidst a backdrop of escalating accusations of electoral manipulation and the emergence of a critical political research report titled, “Unveiling the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy: Fabricated Factors Masking Electoral Manipulation”.

Gandhi specifically accused the Election Commission of India (EC) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of failing to act on evidence of alleged widespread electoral malpractice and of “protecting the murderers of our democracy”. “I want every youngster (Gen Z) in India to know that they’re attacking your future,” Gandhi stated, emphasizing that “your jobs, future, and aspirations all depend on this”.

Perhaps, Rahul Gandhi is inspired by the Gen Z voices or the young leaders in Nepal who recently challenged and dethroned a corrupt government.

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During a press conference today (September 18), Gandhi presented evidence of alleged “vote chori” (vote stealing), citing specific instances in Karnataka and Maharashtra. In Aland constituency in Karnataka, he alleged that 6,018 votes were targeted for deletion, with applications filed by impersonators using mobile numbers from outside the state.

He described this as a “targeted” and “centralised manner” of deletion, possibly using software, aimed at Congress strongholds. The Karnataka CID has reportedly initiated an investigation into these deletions, requesting details from the Election Commission, which Gandhi claims has not yet provided the information.

Gandhi also pointed to a similar “modus operandi” in Rajura, Maharashtra, where 6,850 voters were allegedly targeted and added to rolls. He asserted that this “same model, same system” is operating in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, and claimed to possess proof.

The Congress leader’s call to action for young voters is closely aligned with findings from the “Unveiling the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy” report. This research alleges that the BJP’s electoral dominance is driven by a “multi-layered strategy involving a ‘smokescreen’ of manufactured narratives and alleged widespread electoral manipulation”. The report raises particular concerns regarding the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and allegedly manipulated voter rolls as key factors in the BJP’s success.

The “Smokescreen story” itself is gaining international attention, with reports indicating it is being considered for a global film project to be produced as “cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather and House of Cards“. The research concludes that in the current political climate, marked by a perceived weak opposition and an electoral system allegedly susceptible to manipulation, “honest and educated candidates” may face significant challenges in securing election in India.

This convergence of electoral reform efforts and serious allegations underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the integrity of India’s democratic processes, and Gen Z’s future role in upholding them.

By Rakesh Raman, who is a national award-winning journalist and social activist. He is the founder of a humanitarian organization RMN Foundation which is working in diverse areas to help the disadvantaged and distressed people in the society.

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