<p>Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP spokesperson S Suresh Kumar on Saturday criticised <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/congress">Congress </a>leader <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rahul-gandhi">Rahul Gandhi’s</a> protest rally in the city against alleged vote theft during the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, calling it a "spit and run show".</p>.<p>He also said the MP's actions are not the mark of a responsible leader.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters here, Suresh said, “From Freedom Park, the Election Commission’s office is hardly 500 metres. To substantiate his allegations, Rahul Gandhi should have, as a responsible leader, gone there and submitted a complaint. Instead, he only spat (his accusations) and ran,” said Suresh.</p>.<p>Asked why the BJP is defending the Election Commission, Suresh clarified that they are merely putting the records straight.</p>.Karnataka first, Andhra ranks second in justice delivery among large, mid-sized states in India.<p>“Indirectly, Rahul Gandhi has hinted that we are beneficiaries of many things he alleged. So, it is our duty to set the records straight,” he added.</p>.<p>Reacting to Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s statement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, Suresh said Rahul Gandhi and the other Congress leaders who questioned that should render an unconditional apology.</p>.<p>“It is also high time that Congress searches for a leader who will be responsible, and who will not always demean the Indian Army, Supreme Court or Election Commission. Otherwise, Congress is doomed. We want a true Indian as the Leader of the Opposition,” he said. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP spokesperson S Suresh Kumar on Saturday criticised <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/congress">Congress </a>leader <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rahul-gandhi">Rahul Gandhi’s</a> protest rally in the city against alleged vote theft during the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, calling it a "spit and run show".</p>.<p>He also said the MP's actions are not the mark of a responsible leader.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters here, Suresh said, “From Freedom Park, the Election Commission’s office is hardly 500 metres. To substantiate his allegations, Rahul Gandhi should have, as a responsible leader, gone there and submitted a complaint. Instead, he only spat (his accusations) and ran,” said Suresh.</p>.<p>Asked why the BJP is defending the Election Commission, Suresh clarified that they are merely putting the records straight.</p>.Karnataka first, Andhra ranks second in justice delivery among large, mid-sized states in India.<p>“Indirectly, Rahul Gandhi has hinted that we are beneficiaries of many things he alleged. So, it is our duty to set the records straight,” he added.</p>.<p>Reacting to Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s statement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, Suresh said Rahul Gandhi and the other Congress leaders who questioned that should render an unconditional apology.</p>.<p>“It is also high time that Congress searches for a leader who will be responsible, and who will not always demean the Indian Army, Supreme Court or Election Commission. Otherwise, Congress is doomed. We want a true Indian as the Leader of the Opposition,” he said. </p>