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Mamata Dodges Rahul Gandhi PM Question for 2029, Calls CEC a 'Daku'
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 08:49
Mamata Dodges Rahul Gandhi PM Question for 2029, Calls CEC a 'Daku'
- •Mamata Banerjee sidestepped questions about Rahul Gandhi being the INDIA bloc's 2029 PM candidate, telling a reporter, "You will be the candidate."
- •The question arose after an INDIA bloc meeting focused on strategy regarding the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Banerjee stated the INDIA bloc is "very much united" despite not directly answering the leadership question.
- •She heavily criticized CEC Gyanesh Kumar, calling him a 'daku' (dacoit) and demanding his immediate removal.
- •The INDIA bloc plans joint "save democracy" marches and rallies, citing concerns over alleged electoral manipulation in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and "vote theft" in several states.
Key Questions Answered
When asked if Rahul Gandhi would be the opposition alliance's prime ministerial face in 2029, Mamata Banerjee chose not to provide a direct answer, stating only that a press conference would be held the following day.
Following the opposition meeting in New Delhi, Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, labeling him a 'daku' and demanding his immediate removal.
During their joint press conference, the opposition leaders announced plans to organize joint "save democracy" marches and rallies to address concerns regarding electoral manipulation and vote theft.
