Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod (lit. 'Vote thief, leave the throne') is a political slogan used by the Indian National Congress and its supporters during protests and campaigns concerning allegations of electoral irregularities in India in 2025. The slogan was directed at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government and called for political accountability over allegations of vote theft raised by opposition leaders.[1]
Origin and use[edit | edit source]
The slogan gained prominence in 2025 when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used it during public addresses and political campaigns. Gandhi and other opposition leaders alleged irregularities in the electoral process and questioned the role of the Election Commission of India. These allegations were disputed by the BJP and the Election Commission.[2]
The slogan was subsequently used by Congress workers and supporters at demonstrations in different parts of the country. In Tripura, for example, the state Congress organised an agitation under the slogan, criticising the BJP and the Election Commission over the allegations.[3]
The phrase also appeared on protest banners, placards and campaign material and was reported in national media coverage of opposition demonstrations and parliamentary proceedings.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Congress warns Election Commissioners, threatens strict action over 'vote theft'". The Hindu. 14 December 2025.
- ↑ Kumar, Mayank (10 September 2025). "Rahul Gandhi reiterates 'vote theft' charge in Raebareli". The Hindu.
- ↑ Deb, Debraj (30 August 2025). "Tripura Congress joins nationwide 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' agitation, trains guns at EC, BJP". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod': Opposition shout slogans as PM Modi arrives in Lok Sabha". Free Press Journal.