The Economic Times

'Crisis in Indian politics': Rahul Gandhi questions 2024 Lok Sabha mandate, alleges democracy was destroyed in India in 2014

Rahul Gandhi spoke at the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, claiming that democracy in India has been undermined. He alleged that the 2014 general election introduced unprecedented funding into the political system. Gandhi expressed concerns over the credibility of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections and pointed out discrepancies in voter data. He also noted the addition of new voters in Maharashtra ahead of the Assembly polls.