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đŸ’„Rahul Gandhi’s “Hydrogen Bomb” in Bihar Polls – Big Move or Backfire?

TL;DR: Rahul Gandhi is going all-out in Bihar elections 2025 with his fiery “vote chori” allegations against BJP and Election Commission. He claims the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is an organised scam to delete votes. But while he’s hyping a “hydrogen bomb” revelation, allies like RJD feel he’s ignoring real Bihar issues like jobs, migration and education. Surveys show only 21% see SIR as an issue, while 32% call unemployment their top worry. This gamble might weaken Mahagathbandhan instead of strengthening it.

Rahul Gandhi is once again in the headlines with his explosive new political weapon – a so-called “hydrogen bomb” against #votechori in India. He has accused the Election Commission and BJP of deleting voter names under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, calling it an “institutionalised fraud.”

At a press conference, Rahul even held up the Constitution and declared that democracy itself was being stolen. He claimed that voter lists were tampered with in Karnataka and Maharashtra – and that Bihar would be the next victim. But instead of filing an official complaint with the EC, he’s choosing to launch this issue directly in the election battlefield.

Bihar’s Ground Reality vs Rahul’s “Bomb”

While Rahul is focused on vote manipulation, Bihar’s biggest struggles are elsewhere. People are dealing with:

  • Migration for jobs

  • Massive unemployment (32% flagged it as the top concern in surveys)

  • Education system failures and paper leaks

  • Crime and weak public services

In fact, a Vote Vibe Bihar Elections 2025 survey showed that only 21% of people even see the SIR-vote issue as important. Clearly, Rahul’s “hydrogen bomb” is not connecting with the common man the way he hoped.

Allies Getting Uncomfortable

Even his ally Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD is reportedly not fully happy. RJD wants the campaign to focus on bread-and-butter issues like jobs, youth migration, and failing health services. But Rahul’s one-track “vote chori” push is creating friction in the Mahagathbandhan alliance.

Some Congress insiders fear this campaign might backfire – making the opposition look out of touch, and even shaking faith in democracy itself. Instead of energising voters, it could end up confusing them.

The People’s Perspective

Let’s be real – Bihar’s youth doesn’t want more “bomb” politics. They want jobs, education, better roads, healthcare, fair exams – and dignity in life. Instead of overhyping conspiracy-style attacks, opposition leaders should focus on #workingclass issues that matter daily.

The ruling BJP-JDU might exploit Rahul’s gamble by branding him as “negative” and “out of touch.” And if the Mahagathbandhan loses steam because of this, the common people of Bihar will be the biggest losers.

MediaFx Take

From a people’s angle, politics should be about roti, naukri, padhai, ilaj – not just “hydrogen bombs.” If Rahul wants to truly challenge BJP, he must connect with real struggles of Bihar’s working-class youth instead of chasing only “vote chori” headlines.

The truth is, democracy is already fragile. Instead of just blaming institutions, leaders must fight for stronger systems that protect the poor and marginalised.


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