New Delhi, October 22, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a sharp attack on the Congress, predicting that the party will remain out of power for the next 30 years. He also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft) and the Opposition’s repeated questioning of the Election Commission of India.

Speaking at an event in Delhi connected with projects for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River, Shah challenged the Congress leadership over its political approach and electoral strategy. He argued that the party’s criticism of democratic institutions whenever it faces electoral defeats would not help it regain public confidence.

Shah accused the Congress and its allies of raising questions about the Election Commission when election results do not favour them, while adopting a different position when they emerge victorious. His remarks came amid an ongoing political debate over the Opposition’s allegations of irregularities in the electoral process.

The Home Minister also took aim at Rahul Gandhi over his reported foreign visits, questioning the Congress leader’s approach to political engagement. Shah maintained that the Opposition should focus on connecting with voters and strengthening its political organisation rather than repeatedly challenging electoral outcomes.

The BJP leader’s prediction that Congress would not return to power for three decades marks another escalation in the political confrontation between the ruling party and the principal Opposition. The statement is likely to intensify the exchange of criticism between the two parties as they continue to contest each other’s political positions.

The event also focused on initiatives aimed at improving the condition of the Yamuna River in the national capital. According to reports, projects worth ₹8,941 crore were inaugurated or launched as part of the river rejuvenation efforts.

Shah’s comments have added a political dimension to the event, with the Congress’s electoral prospects and the credibility of democratic institutions emerging as central themes in his address.

However, his forecast about Congress remaining out of power for 30 years represents a political assertion rather than a certainty. The party’s future electoral performance will ultimately depend on voters, political developments and the outcomes of upcoming elections.

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