Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi Over SIR Row; INDIA Bloc Vows Anti-CEC Fight

A major political clash has erupted between the BJP and the Congress over the INDIA bloc's campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi, urging him to introspect on repeated electoral defeats rather than blaming the Special Intensive Revision process, which began only after 2024. Shah accused the Congress leader of using the controversy to shield infiltrators and predicted a fourth consecutive defeat for the party in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. On the other hand, the Congress and opposition parties hit back, with Pawan Khera questioning whether Shah's 2029 prediction relies on the current poll chief remaining in office. Rahul Gandhi affirmed that the opposition's agitation will persist until the Chief Election Commissioner resigns, asserting that the democratic movement will continue. Meanwhile, sources suggest large street demonstrations are on hold until Dussehra due to the ongoing festive season.