You will not come to power in the next 30 years, Amit Shah warns Rahul Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized Rahul Gandhi over allegations of vote theft, claiming the Congress party will not return to power for 30 years. The Congress party responded by labeling the BJP's stance as desperate and maintaining that vote theft is a reality.
Why it matters
This exchange highlights the intense political polarization and ongoing debates regarding election integrity in India.
You will not come to power in the next 30 years, Amit Shah warns Rahul Gandhi left Amit Shah. File PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gaym8u/article71613052.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_20_2026_000341B.jpg - Ludhiana: Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during an event, in Ludhiana, Punjab, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_20_2026_000341B) Congress protests against vote theft are to save infiltrators’ votes, says HM; claims Opposition uses EVMs, vote theft allegations as excuses for poll losses; Congress says BJP is desperate, vote theft is a ‘proven reality’ NEW DELHI Launching a scathing attack on the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his allegations of vote theft, Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (October 22, 2026) claimed that the Congress will not form a government in the Centre in the next 30 years. Hitting back, the Congress said the BJP was responding in desperation, adding that vote theft is a “proven reality”.
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