According to her remarks, several opposition-ruled chief ministers were sent to jail in the run-up to the elections, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. She also alleged that the Congress party’s bank accounts were frozen, severely restricting the party’s ability to function during a crucial democratic exercise. In addition, Gandhi claimed that corruption allegations were selectively used, branding them as baseless charges designed to discredit political rivals rather than uphold accountability.
Gandhi further suggested that the mounting pressure had visible political consequences. She said some leaders, unable to withstand what she termed coercive tactics, chose to cross over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a pointed remark, she alleged that those who joined the ruling party appeared to emerge unscathed from corruption accusations, implying the existence of a political “washing machine” that cleansed defectors of past charges.
Her comments reflect the Congress party’s broader narrative that investigative agencies and administrative mechanisms are being misused to weaken opposition voices and tilt the political playing field. While the BJP has consistently rejected such allegations in the past, asserting that law enforcement agencies act independently, Gandhi’s statement adds to the ongoing national debate over the balance between governance, accountability, and political freedom.
The remarks underline the deepening political divide ahead of key electoral battles, with questions about democratic institutions, fairness, and the treatment of opposition parties remaining central to India’s contemporary political discourse.
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