Anurag Thakur Labels Rahul Gandhi a 'Hawa-Hawai' Leader

Thakur, addressing reporters in the national capital, characterized the Leader of the Opposition as a figure who habitually creates political noise without substantiating his claims. He specifically pointed to Gandhi’s history of challenging constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, whenever the Congress party faces defeat. The former Union Minister highlighted a pattern of behavior where Gandhi levels accusations only to later offer apologies in court, suggesting this cycle is a calculated distraction from his own party’s performance.

The verbal sparring intensified as the INDIA bloc staged a 'March for Democracy,' bringing sections of central Delhi to a standstill. Protesters led by Mallikarjun Kharge and Akhilesh Yadav demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. While opposition figures like Priyank Kharge questioned the authorization of specific registration forms, Thakur remained firm in his assessment, framing the protest as the latest in a series of baseless maneuvers by an opposition struggling to find its footing after losing nearly a hundred elections.