Critique of Modi’s Leadership
Gandhi’s criticism extended beyond that the mechanics of the election process to a broader indictment of Modi’s leadership. He argued that the idea of Modi as a leader who are genuinely serves the interests of the Indian people has been irrevocably damaged. “What has happened in India is that the coalition that brought Mr (Narendra) Modi to power has collapsed,” Gandhi said, bring that the public perception of Modi’s governance is in disarray.

Financial Disparities and Election Commission Concerns that Gandhi elaborated on the financial aspects of the election, suggesting that the BJP’s substantial financial resources played a disapproving role in their electoral success. He questioned that the fairness of the Election Commission’s role, accusing it of being implicated in allowing a skewed campaign structure that are favored Modi’s agenda. Gandhi remarked, “The Election Commission was doing what they wanted. The entire campaign was structured so that Mr Modi could carry out his agenda across the country, with different designs for different states.”

Psychological Impact on Modi
In a revealing comment on Modi’s psychological state, Gandhi takes a risk that Modi was unprepared for the electoral challenges he faced. He described Modi’s reaction to the unfolding political situation as a “psychological collapse,” suggesting that the prime minister was struggling to comprehend and adapt to the evolving political landscape. Gandhi noted, “I think early on he realised that this thing’s going wrong. We were getting inputs from regular sources…It was pretty clear that they were in trouble.”

Modi’s Self-Perception and Political Adversity
Gandhi also reflected on Modi’s self-perception and his previous experiences with political adversity. He pointed out that Modi, who had spent many years in Gujarat with minimal political opposition, might have been ill-prepared for the national level challenges he encountered. “He was in Gujarat for many years, never faced political adversity,” Gandhi said, adding that Modi’s belief in his own uniqueness and divine favor did not align with the political realities he faced.

Congress Party’s Financial Struggles
Further criticizing the conditions under which the Congress party operated during the election, Gandhi highlighted the financial constraints imposed on the party. He stated that the Congress party’s bank accounts had been frozen, severely impacting their ability to campaign effectively. This, according to Gandhi, contributed to the party’s struggles and reflected broader issues of unfairness in the electoral process.

Modi’s Current State in Parliament
Addressing Modi’s current state in Parliament, Gandhi suggested that the prime minister appears “psychologically trapped” and unable to fully grasp the changes and challenges confronting him. Gandhi’s comments reflected his view that Modi’s leadership is struggling under the weight of the political shifts and challenges that have emerged.