In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves across political circles, Congress strategist and longtime Rahul Gandhi aide Yogendra Yadav (known as Salim to his friends) inadvertently exposed the real intentions behind the party’s infamous “vote chori” campaign.
During an interview with Arfa Khanum Sherwani on The Wire, released on 20 September 2025, Yadav admitted that the Congress-led campaign against the Election Commission and the BJP was never about evidence, affidavits, or legal recourse. Instead, he candidly revealed that the exercise was purely a psychological maneuver aimed at manipulating public perception and sowing doubt in the minds of Indian voters about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the electoral system.
Yogendra Yadav accidently exposed the real toolkit behind the Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Chori campaign
He told that campaign is not about going to Court and Prove facts. Its a psychological game
He said that agenda behind this campaign is to manipulate perception of Indians and to… pic.twitter.com/QM1TdkTo9F
— The Chronology (@TheChronology__) September 20, 2025
A Campaign Designed to Undermine Democracy
Yadav made it clear that submitting affidavits or going to court is “meaningless” because the purpose was not to prove facts but to influence public sentiment. He acknowledged that Rahul Gandhi’s persistent narrative had already shaped perception, even causing doubt among BJP supporters themselves. “Public perception is syncing with this, and to that extent, Rahul Gandhi has succeeded so far,” Yadav stated, confirming what political analysts have long suspected: the campaign was a strategic ploy to destabilize trust in India’s democratic institutions rather than a legitimate complaint.
This admission lays bare the Congress party’s modus operandi of leveraging the Election Commission, media channels, and orchestrated public rallies not to correct electoral errors but to deliberately tarnish reputations and create a climate of distrust. Yadav even claimed that anti-BJP and neutral voters were beginning to view the ruling party with skepticism, a direct objective of the campaign.
The Party Scrambles to Contain the Fallout
The fallout from Yadav’s candid disclosure has reportedly left the Congress high command furious. After this video became viral, Yadav launched a series of justifications and defensive statements on X to cover up the blunder, claiming misinterpretation and stressing “public discourse” rather than admitting to the strategic manipulation.
According to sources
Congress high command is furious with Yogendra Yadav for recklessly exposing the plan.
Now, YoYa is scrambling with repeated justifications to cover up his blunder. https://t.co/7DyCPTAWqN pic.twitter.com/qm2tdE3uJI
— The Chronology (@TheChronology__) September 22, 2025
Analysts note that these reactive measures are unlikely to undo the damage, as Yadav essentially confirmed that the party has been using fabricated or unverified data to weaken democratic institutions.
Historical Context: Rahul Gandhi’s Agenda
This revelation is consistent with Rahul Gandhi’s infamous 2019 interview with India Today, where he openly stated, “I am going to rip that strength to pieces. I am going to take it and shred it,” referring to PM Modi’s credibility. The Congress party has continued in this vein, orchestrating campaigns, press conferences, and political rallies aimed at undermining the BJP and its governance without providing evidence to support their claims.
The “vote chori” campaign, with its relentless focus on alleged voter fraud, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Bihar, and charges of voter disenfranchisement, is merely an extension of this strategy. Despite repeated requests from the Election Commission, neither Rahul Gandhi nor his allies, including Yadav, have submitted affidavits or proof, reinforcing the fact that perception management, not truth, drives the campaign.
By openly admitting that the campaign’s primary goal is to manipulate perception, Yadav has inadvertently revealed the Congress’ willingness to compromise democratic institutions for political gain.
Yogendra Yadav’s unguarded statements have pulled back the curtain on the Congress party’s “vote chori” campaign, exposing it as a calculated attempt to undermine trust in India’s democratic processes rather than a genuine concern about electoral fairness. In the wake of his accidental confession, the party is scrambling to control the narrative through social media defenses and public justifications, but the damage is already done. This only proves that the Congress’ strategy is no longer just political opposition but an orchestrated attempt to destabilize democracy, create anarchy, through manipulation and fear.
(With inputs from OpIndia)
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