Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis targeted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his call to India’s Gen Z on alleged vote theft. Speaking at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai, Fadnavis said, “Those who love Nepal can stay there.” His remark was a jab at Rahul Gandhi, who had urged young voters to play a decisive role. The BJP leader accused Gandhi of misleading youth. Fadnavis added that India’s democracy is strong and secure. The comment sparked sharp reactions from Congress, which said the ruling party was avoiding questions on fair elections. (PC: X)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has given India’s foreign policy a “spine” that it lacked earlier. In an interview marking Modi’s 75th birthday, Shah said, “When historians compare PMs, they’ll find the biggest achievements under Modi.” He noted that earlier, diplomacy often outweighed security, but under Modi, India has acted swiftly against threats, delivering “befitting retaliation” to Pakistan attacks. Shah also called Modi the most popular prime minister so far and highlighted his long service and dedication, from local party worker to chief minister of Gujarat and now a national leader. (PC: HT)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to buy swadeshi, or indigenous products, in a bid to strengthen local manufacturing. In his televised address, he said, “Say it with pride, I buy swadeshi.” He added, “Often, we don’t even know if the comb in our pocket is made in India or abroad. We should buy products that are Made in India, crafted through the hard work of our country’s youth.” Modi linked the message to India’s freedom movement, saying, “The mantra of swadeshi gave strength to our freedom movement; today, it will empower our quest for prosperity.” He also promoted upcoming GST reforms as a “double bonanza” for consumers.  (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on Sunday, announced a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform called the 'GST Bachat Utsav'. The scheme will start on September 22. Modi said this step will lower the prices of daily items and give relief to the middle class, youth, and consumers across India. He added that having only 5% and 18% GST slabs will make common goods cheaper. Modi called it a “next-generation reform” that will boost savings and support growth. The government hopes higher consumption will strengthen the economy and benefit people directly.

On September 20, 2025, in Wayanad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi engaged in vote theft to win elections. He claimed Congress possesses irrefutable “hydrogen bomb” evidence exposing electoral malpractice. Gandhi criticized the Election Commission for withholding information requested by Karnataka CID related to voter manipulation, citing Mahadevapura and Aland constituencies. In response, Karnataka formed a Special Investigation Team to probe deletion of 5,994 voter names in Aland. BJP dismissed Gandhi’s claims as baseless, while the Election Commission denied any wrongful deletions. The controversy raises concerns over electoral integrity and commission independence.

Congress leader Sam Pitroda has issued a clarification after his remark about feeling “at home” in Pakistan sparked a row. Pitroda said his words were meant to highlight the shared history and people-to-people bonds in the subcontinent. He stressed that he did not want to ignore pain, conflict, or challenges from terror and tensions. In his statement, he said his intention was to foster honest discussion, empathy, and a balanced view of India’s role in the region. The BJP strongly attacked his remarks, accusing Congress of undermining national interest. Pitroda has often faced controversy over past comments. (PC: NDTV)

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of mass voter deletions in Congress strongholds before the 2023 Karnataka election. At a press conference, he presented three case studies—Godabai, Suryakant, and Nagaraj—as “100% proof” of fraud. Gandhi claimed fake logins and automated software were used to file voter deletion forms. In one case, a man allegedly deleted 12 voters in 14 minutes, while another filed two forms in 36 seconds at 4:07 am. Gandhi said targeted deletions also occurred in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The Election Commission rejected the claims, calling them “baseless.” (PC: India Today)

The BJP has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after his fresh allegations of voter fraud. Rahul accused the Election Commission of protecting “vote chors” and cited cases in Karnataka’s Aland and Maharashtra’s Rajura constituencies. BJP MP Anurag Thakur rejected the claims, saying Gandhi was misleading citizens and trying to create unrest like in Nepal and Bangladesh. He reminded that Congress had won Aland despite alleging vote deletions. The Election Commission also denied the charges, calling them false and baseless. Thakur said Congress has made a habit of false allegations and lacks faith in Indian democracy. (PC: ANI)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s claims of voter list manipulation, calling them “incorrect and baseless.” In a statement, the ECI said, “No deletion of any vote can be done online by any member of the public.” It added that voters are always given a chance to respond before any deletion. On Karnataka’s Aland constituency, the ECI clarified it had itself flagged irregularities in 2023 and filed an FIR. Sources also defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, noting he took office only six months ago and should not be blamed for past issues. (PC: PTI)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of shielding “vote chors” and weakening democracy. At a press meet, Gandhi said he has “black and white” proof of voter deletions and additions using software. He cited Karnataka’s Aland constituency, where 6,018 votes were nearly deleted in 2023, and Maharashtra’s Rajura, where voters were allegedly added fraudulently. Gandhi claimed the Election Commission ignored repeated CID requests for data on IP addresses and OTP trails. Setting a one-week deadline, he demanded answers, warning that systematic “vote chori” is happening across states and cannot be ignored. (PC: PTI)