Rashtriya institutions targeted by Rahul Gandhi, alleges central minister

New Delhi – Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on October 9 reiterated that the opposition’s leader Rahul Gandhi has adopted a consistent pattern of attacking India’s constitutional institutions for partisan gain. Reddy said the Congress Party’s strategy involves portraying the Election Commission, the Comptroller and Auditor General and the judiciary as hostile whenever decisions do not support its agenda.

He argued that this approach chips away at the credibility of these bodies and signals the party’s declining relevance. The minister labeled recent complaints lodged against the Election Commission as part of a “political conspiracy” designed to delegitimize the institution.

According to Reddy, Congress has launched multiple false campaigns, stirred fear among the youth, and questioned the integrity of legal processes. He warned that the party’s tactics include organized protests, offensive language and intimidation directed at senior officials.

“The Election Commission’s job is to conduct free, fair elections, not to pick winners,” Reddy told the media. “Earning public trust is the responsibility of political parties, and Rahul Gandhi has fallen short.”

He also pointed out that Gandhi habitually challenges Supreme Court judgments unfavorable to him, misunderstanding the court’s constitutional duty to deliver impartial justice. Reddy referenced Gandhi’s dismissal of the CAG’s audit on the Rafale fighter jet purchase, calling the report a “watchman’s note” while ignoring its findings.

The minister expanded the critique to include accusations against elite academic institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology, the Indian Statistical Institute and central universities, alleging corruption without evidence. The armed forces were similarly maligned in recent statements.

Reddy accused Gandhi of leveraging foreign universities, international platforms and overseas media to project a negative image of India’s democratic processes, thereby tarnishing the nation’s reputation and discouraging foreign investment.

He recalled earlier incidents where Congress leaders publicly berated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former party chief P.V. Narasimha Rao, saying these events remain vivid in public memory and reflect a pattern of disrespect.

The statement omitted any reference to news agencies or author names.