Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for not accepting defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls and instead blaming electoral irregularities.
Fadnavis accused Gandhi of preparing excuses for future defeats and insulting the democratic process and people's mandate.
Gandhi, in his claims of poll rigging, outlined alleged electoral irregularities, which the Election Commission refuted as absurd.
Fadnavis urged Gandhi to introspect on his failures, connect with the people, and accept defeat gracefully.
He pointed out that Gandhi's focus on alleged voter irregularities was baseless, citing historical data on voter increases in elections.
Fadnavis criticized Gandhi for undermining the democratic process and spreading doubt about constitutional institutions.
He warned that such actions would further harm the Congress party and urged Gandhi to be mindful of the direction he is leading the country.
Fadnavis highlighted instances where voter percentages increased in elections but were not questioned until Gandhi faced defeat.
The CM emphasized that Gandhi's refusal to accept defeat and continued insults to the people's mandate will only further damage the Congress in Maharashtra.
In conclusion, Fadnavis recited an Urdu couplet to portray Gandhi's actions as futile attempts to clean a mirror while having dirt on his own face.