A mega rally of INDIA alliance was organized on Sunday (1 November 2026) at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. A large number of party workers and supporters from across the country attended the rally. Enthusiasm was seen among the workers amidst the crowd gathered at Ramlila Maidan. However, the political rhetoric between BJP and Congress that started before the rally continues even after the event. After the rally, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised questions on the organization of INDIA alliance and termed it a flop. Questions were raised from BJP regarding the success of the rally and the crowd gathered in it. This further intensified the round of political allegations and counter-allegations between the two parties.
Congress counterattacked, called it BJP's propaganda
At the same time, Congress hit back by rejecting BJP's allegations. The party says that the entire propaganda run by BJP to make the rally a failure failed. Congress described the crowd gathered at the rally and the enthusiasm of the workers as a demonstration of opposition unity.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has targeted BJP regarding the grand rally of INDIA alliance. He posted on social media and alleged that BJP created an atmosphere of fear due to loss of traders and closure of markets to defame the rally and to stop people from coming to Delhi. Jairam Ramesh said that when a large number of people from across the country come to attend the rally organized in Delhi, they will also shop here. This will directly or indirectly benefit the businessmen of Delhi. He questioned BJP's claim that the rally would cause damage to Delhi's business and markets.
'Traders spread fear of loss and market closure'
Jairam Ramesh said in his post that the fear of loss of traders and closure of the market was spread to defame the Maharally of INDIA alliance. He says that when people from all over the country come to Delhi, they will also do shopping, which will directly and indirectly benefit the businessmen of the capital.
He claimed that the people of Delhi and the workers from across the country responded to this propaganda in their own way. On the appeal of Rahul Gandhi, people did shopping in the markets of Delhi. According to Jairam Ramesh, shops opened and business took place in the wholesale markets of Old Delhi. People also bought goods from small shopkeepers and street vendors.
'The aim was to divert attention from real issues'
The Congress leader accused BJP that the purpose of this alleged propaganda was to divert the country's attention from issues like vote theft and accountability of the Election Commission. Referring to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, he said that this campaign was launched to protect him and to discourage people from attending the mega rally. Jairam Ramesh said that this effort had the opposite effect and a large number of people participated in the rally.
Expressed gratitude to traders and shopkeepers
Jairam Ramesh expressed gratitude to the businessmen, shopkeepers and common citizens of Delhi. He said people also supported local businesses by participating in the democratic protests. He said in his message that the voice of democracy can neither be suppressed by fear nor by propaganda. He also said that the public is committed to protecting their right to vote, run businesses and demand accountability.
Statement amid CTI's claim of loss of Rs 11 thousand crores
It is noteworthy that the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) had estimated a loss of around Rs 11,000 crore to Delhi's business due to the grand rally of INDIA alliance. At the same time, Jairam Ramesh has claimed that there is business in the markets and shopkeepers are benefiting. 'People responded to the propaganda in their own way', Jairam Ramesh claims of shopping in the markets on Rahul Gandhi's appeal
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the people of Delhi and the people who came to the Maharally from across the country responded to the alleged false propaganda of BJP in their own way. He claimed that people did shopping in Delhi markets on Rahul Gandhi's appeal. Shops opened and business took place in the wholesale markets of Old Delhi. Apart from this, people also bought goods from small shopkeepers and street vendors. Jairam Ramesh said that the reports published in newspapers are bringing to the fore the fact that the atmosphere created regarding closure of the market and loss to traders was not right.
Jairam Ramesh expressed gratitude to the traders and shopkeepers
The Congress leader thanked the traders, shopkeepers and common citizens of Delhi. He said people responded to his appeal and joined the democratic protest, as well as supporting local businesses. He said that the businessmen and citizens of Delhi have shown that democratic activities and economic activities can be carried forward together.
'The voice of democracy cannot be suppressed through fear and propaganda'
Taking aim at BJP, Jairam Ramesh said that the voice of democracy can neither be suppressed by fear nor by propaganda. In his statement, he cited BJP's politics of the last 12 years and said that the people of the country are no longer going to fall for such claims and alleged deceptions. He said, “The public will protect their right to vote, run their business and also demand accountability. Vote thief, leave the throne!”
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