UPDATED: Nov 1, 2026 21:02 ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Rahul Gandhi over his prime ministerial ambitions and the opposition's mock parliament initiative. Addressing a gathering, Shah pointed out that the Congress leader has faced electoral defeats across three elections over the past 15 years, leaving Sonia Gandhi's dream of seeing her son become Prime Minister unfulfilled.

Taking a dig at the opposition's tactics, Shah stated that if Rahul Gandhi wishes to become Prime Minister, he should remain in a mock parliament for life because his turn to lead the country will never arrive. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSCongress vs BJP Over Ramlila Maidan Rally as Pawan Khera Slams Amit ShahA political war of words erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party following the opposition rally at Ramlila Maidan.

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Congress national spokesperson Nighat Kaushik affirmed the party's satisfaction with the public turnout and voter participation, dismissing the Bharatiya Janata Party's criticisms regarding crowd numbers. She emphasized that the rally highlighted critical questions about voting rights and electoral rolls, asserting, 'When does demanding accountability become anarchy?' In response, BJP national spokesperson Dr Syed Zafar Islam characterised the rally as a flop show that caused disruption for local traders during the festive season.

He challenged the Congress leadership to substantiate their allegations by approaching the court rather than attacking democratic institutions. The debate brought sharp focus to allegations of electoral tampering and counter-accusations of political gimmicks.