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Rahul Gandhi intensified his offensive against the Union government on Thursday, casting the right to vote as the cornerstone of accountability and democracy. In a strongly worded message on X, the Leader of the Opposition accused the ruling dispensation of “stealing votes” and thereby severing its bond with the public.

 

“Dear Voters of India, I want to ask you all a straightforward question, can a government formed by stealing votes ever have the intention of serving the public? No, right! They don't even need your votes, so they don't care about your problems either,” Gandhi declared in his post.

 

He charged the Centre with ignoring mounting unemployment, spiralling prices, recurrent exam scandals and public safety failures, saying these had blighted the lives of millions.

 

“Record-breaking unemployment is ruining the future of the youth. The government keeps filling the coffers of capitalists. Scams like NEET, SSC, and paper leaks have destroyed the careers of millions of students. The government has simply turned a blind eye!” he wrote.

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Gandhi accused the government of burdening citizens while raising taxes amid soaring inflation. “Inflation is touching the sky, making life unbearable for the common man. Yet, the government keeps increasing taxes!”

 

Citing repeated mishaps, he added, “Train accidents and the collapse of basic infrastructure like roads and bridges have led to the untimely deaths of hundreds of innocent people. But the government hasn't even fixed accountability.”

 

He also referred to unrest and bloodshed in restive corners of the country. “From Poonch to Manipur, incidents of terror and violence have occurred — hundreds have died. The government hasn't even taken responsibility!”

 

Gandhi further invoked national crises to accuse the Prime Minister of apathy. “Demonetisation, COVID, and the farmers' movement claimed millions of lives. The Prime Minister didn't offer help, let alone show empathy! Why? Because this government wasn't chosen by you; it was formed by stealing votes.”

 

The post, trenchant in tone, sought to position Gandhi as the voice of accountability while painting the government as both indifferent and illegitimate.