Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has responded sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks about “vote chori” and a threatening comment about a hydrogen bomb. Athawale sarcastically told Rahul Gandhi that if he really has a hydrogen bomb, he should send it to Pakistan, as India doesn’t need such a weapon.
Addressing a press conference in Raipur, Athawale said, “If Rahul Gandhi has a hydrogen bomb, he should send it to Pakistan. India doesn’t need one.” His comments came as a strong reply to Rahul Gandhi’s recent threats and accusations.
Athawale also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a very strong leader who has led India successfully. He pointed out that opposition parties tried to create trouble during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, trying to portray Narendra Modi’s government as failing. Despite opposition efforts and controversies, the NDA government managed to form its government again, and Modi became Prime Minister for a third straight term.
The Union Minister also targeted Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori, Gadh Chhod” campaign, which accuses the ruling party of election fraud. He criticized Rahul Gandhi for making noise about vote theft, saying the Election Commission (EC) has asked him to provide evidence. Athawale pointed out that Rahul Gandhi has not appeared before the EC to prove his claims. The EC has clearly asked him to present proof, but he has not done so, indicating there’s no truth to his allegations.
Looking ahead, Athawale expressed confidence that the NDA will win again in Bihar’s upcoming state elections. He predicted that Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister once more, while Tejashwi Yadav will stay in the opposition. He also accused opposition leaders of losing touch with key issues and trying to divert attention with false allegations.
Recently, Rahul Gandhi had accused the Election Commission of rigging voter lists during his ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar. He also threatened to “explode a hydrogen bomb soon,” blaming the BJP and Election Commission for conspiracy and voter fraud ahead of the Bihar elections.
Overall, Athawale’s comments reflect the intense political rivalry in India, with sharp exchanges and accusations flying between ruling parties and opposition leaders. Many are watching to see how these exchanges will impact upcoming elections in Bihar and beyond.
