Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reiterated his allegations of vote theft regarding the recent assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal, labeling the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victories as a 'theft' of the electoral mandate. He claimed that the BJP's success undermines Indian democracy and accused the Election Commission of being compromised. Gandhi stated that roughly every sixth BJP Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha has benefited from vote theft, asserting that under fair conditions, the BJP would struggle to win even 140 seats.

In contrast, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded by criticizing Gandhi's leadership, suggesting that the Congress party's electoral failures stem from its own shortcomings rather than systemic issues. He highlighted the Congress's reliance on specific community-based support, particularly among Muslim candidates, and cautioned against treating communities as mere vote banks. Rijiju stressed the importance of respecting electoral outcomes and warned against undermining constitutional institutions.

The BJP achieved a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 206 seats, while in Assam, it secured 82 seats, a significant increase from the previous election. The Congress party's representation in both states diminished, reflecting the changing political landscape.