‘India No Longer a Democracy’: Rahul Gandhi's All-Out Attack On Modi Govt At Bharat Summit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, addressing the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, claimed that India was no longer a democracy and alleged that democratic institutions had been weakened since 2014. He said the Opposition remained in shock for nearly a decade after the 2014 Lok Sabha elections due to unprecedented campaigning and financial influence. Citing Maharashtra, he questioned electoral results and alleged that seven million new voters were added between national and state elections, all voting for the BJP. Gandhi also accused the ruling establishment of fascist tendencies, arguing that such forces emerge when institutions collapse. He described the current political struggle as a battle between authoritarianism and people who value curiosity, humility and open debate.