Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Fadnavis Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Vote Theft Claims as a
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that politician Rahul Gandhi's big claims about stolen votes were not as powerful as he expected.
Fadnavis compared Gandhi's "hydrogen bomb" remark to a "small firecracker" that didn't do much.
He also suggested that Gandhi's actions might be helping people from other countries who want to weaken India's democracy.
Fadnavis also talked about another politician, Uddhav Thackeray, who is visiting farmers in the Marathwada region.
Fadnavis believes Thackeray is only doing this because local elections are coming up soon.
He mentioned that his government is already sending money to farmers who were affected by floods, so people are aware of the government's help and know why Thackeray is visiting them now.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called Rahul Gandhi's 'hydrogen bomb' remark on alleged vote theft a 'small firecracker.'
Fadnavis suggested Gandhi's agenda aligns with foreign forces seeking to destabilize India's democracy.
Gandhi had alleged vote theft in the 2024 Haryana assembly polls, citing 25 lakh fake entries and collusion with the Election Commission.
Fadnavis commented on Uddhav Thackeray's tour of Marathwada, stating it is politically motivated due to upcoming local body elections.
Fadnavis asserted that funds from the state government's relief package for flood-affected farmers are being disbursed, leading to a lack of public support for Thackeray's criticism.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Fadnavis responded to Gandhi's allegations of vote theft, calling his 'hydrogen bomb' remark a weak 'firecracker.' He also commented on Uddhav Thackeray's tour of Marathwada.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Nagpur
- Why
- Fadnavis framed Gandhi's allegations as aligning with destabilizing foreign forces and politically motivated. He also characterized Uddhav Thackeray's tour as being in view of upcoming local elections.
Rahul Gandhi (Congress)
Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra CM)
Allegations of Vote Theft
Rahul Gandhi (Congress)
Claims the 2024 Haryana assembly polls were 'stolen' due to 25 lakh fake entries in electoral rolls and collusion with the Election Commission.
Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra CM)
Dismisses Gandhi's allegations as a weak 'hydrogen bomb' that turned out to be a 'small firecracker' and a politically motivated stunt.
Motivations for Political Actions
Rahul Gandhi (Congress)
Implied to be exposing alleged rigging and seeking transparency in elections.
Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra CM)
Suggests Gandhi's agenda aligns with foreign forces aiming to destabilize Indian democracy and erode trust in democratic institutions. Views Thackeray's Marathwada tour as politically motivated due to upcoming local elections.
- Alleged Fake Entries (Haryana Polls)
- 25 lakh
- Election Commission's Alleged Role
- Colluded with BJP to ensure victory
- Maharashtra Local Body Elections
- December 2
- Farmer Relief Package
- Funds being deposited in accounts of flood-affected farmers
Sources
Fadnavis busy in poll-bound Bihar, leaving Maharashtra farmers in lurch: Uddhav
Mahayuti allies to contest local body elections unitedly: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra farmer gets Rs 6 aid for crop losses; says can’t even buy cup of tea with it
Maharashtra Farmer Waits Months For Crop Loss Compensation, Gets Rs 6
Uddhav slams Maharashtra CM for neglecting farmers, Fadnavis hits back
Uddhav’s Marathwada tour shows his fake concern for farmers: Bawankule
Fadnavis takes a dig at Uddhav, says Marathwada outreach a ‘welcome change’
