Shiv Sena slams INDIA Bloc's 'Vote Bachao Yatra' as 'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra'
Synopsis
Shiv Sena's national spokesperson Shaina NC rebranded the INDIA Bloc's 'Vote Bachao Yatra' as a 'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra' — a protectors-of-infiltrators march — backing Home Minister Amit Shah's charge that Congress is opposing the Special Intensive Revision to keep Bangladeshi infiltrators on voter rolls. The salvos signal a coordinated BJP-Mahayuti messaging push ahead of Maharashtra's political season.
Key Takeaways
Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC on 3 November accused the INDIA Bloc of running a 'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra' disguised as a 'Vote Bachao Yatra' .
Home Minister Amit Shah alleged in Hyderabad on Monday that Congress is opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators on voter rolls.
Shaina NC claimed three crore names were deleted from voter lists as they belonged to infiltrators, not genuine voters.
She challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate the SIR in Parliament, saying he 'runs to Ramlila Maidan but runs away from Parliament'.
Shaina NC also addressed Amitabh Bachchan 's bulletproof glass security arrangement in Mumbai , defending it as a standard VVIP precaution.
On the Mahayuti alliance, she said Deputy CM Eknath Shinde does not interfere in other parties' internal matters, and the coalition remains united on development.
Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC on Tuesday, 3 November launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of avoiding Parliament while staging public rallies, and charged the INDIA Bloc with running what she called a 'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra' — a drive to protect infiltrators — under the cover of its 'Vote Bachao Yatra' campaign. The remarks came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah made similar allegations during a foot march in Hyderabad.
Shah's Charges in Hyderabad
During his march in Hyderabad on Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that the Indian National Congress (Congress) was opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls specifically to shield Bangladeshi infiltrators from being struck off voter lists. 'By opposing the SIR, the Congress party wants to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country's electoral rolls,' Shah said, vowing that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would ensure every such name is removed. 'Only those who are citizens of this country will be allowed to vote here,' he added. Shah also alleged that opposition parties were resisting the SIR because infiltrators formed part of their vote bank — a claim the Congress has not publicly accepted.
Shaina NC's Broadside Against Rahul Gandhi
Shaina NC escalated the rhetoric, directly challenging Rahul Gandhi to debate the SIR issue on the floor of Parliament. 'Rahul Gandhi runs to Ramlila Maidan but runs away from Parliament. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is asking him to come to Parliament and debate on the Special Intensive Revision. Why is Rahul Gandhi so afraid of debating in the Temple of Democracy?' she said. She claimed that three crore names were deleted from the voter list because those individuals were not genuine voters but infiltrators, framing the INDIA Bloc's opposition as a bid to restore those entries.
Attack Over Foreign Soil Remarks
Shaina NC also reacted to Rahul Gandhi's reported allegations of foreign assistance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the charges baseless and accusing Gandhi of targeting India while abroad. 'Gandhi, stop outsourcing your conspiracy theories. You abuse India abroad and then tweet from foreign soil. This is your frustration, not information,' she said. She further argued that a leader who lost the Amethi constituency had no standing to challenge a Prime Minister elected by 140 crore Indians, predicting Gandhi would face a 'fourth consecutive defeat in 2029'.
Amitabh Bachchan Security, Mahayuti Unity
Asked about reports that Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan had begun greeting fans from behind bulletproof glass outside his Mumbai residence following the recent shooting targeting actor Tiger Shroff, Shaina NC defended the arrangement, saying Mumbai Police was fully capable of protecting citizens and prominent personalities. She noted that security agencies had recommended additional precautionary measures given the threat assessment for a national celebrity of Bachchan's stature. On the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, she said Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had never interfered in the internal affairs of other parties, reaffirming that the alliance remained united around a shared development agenda for the state.
The exchanges mark an intensification of the political row over the SIR exercise, with the 2024 Telangana and upcoming state elections providing a charged backdrop for both sides.
Point of View
Not a spontaneous response — it pairs Home Minister Shah's Hyderabad march with a Mumbai press moment to set a national headline on the same day. The BJP-Mahayuti axis is evidently trying to make the SIR the defining electoral integrity issue before Maharashtra's political calendar heats up. What the mainstream coverage underplays is that the Congress has not yet offered a substantive on-record rebuttal to the specific claim about three crore deletions; until it does, the BJP controls the framing. Rahul Gandhi's overseas remarks continue to hand opponents a 'foreign soil' attack line that drowns out any policy critique he raises.
NationPress
3 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra' charge against the INDIA Bloc?
Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC alleged on 3 November that the INDIA Bloc's 'Vote Bachao Yatra' is in reality a drive to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators on India's voter rolls, coining the term 'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra' to counter the opposition campaign. The charge echoes Home Minister Amit Shah's allegation made in Hyderabad the previous day.
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an Election Commission exercise to audit and clean up voter rolls by removing names of ineligible or non-existent voters. The BJP has alleged that the Congress is opposing the SIR to prevent Bangladeshi infiltrators from being struck off the lists, a claim Congress has contested.
Why did Shaina NC challenge Rahul Gandhi to debate in Parliament?
Shaina NC argued that Rahul Gandhi holds public rallies — citing a visit to Ramlila Maidan — but avoids debating the SIR issue on the floor of Parliament, where Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly invited him. She questioned why Gandhi was 'afraid of debating in the Temple of Democracy' if he opposed the revision exercise.
What did Shiv Sena say about Amitabh Bachchan's security?
Shaina NC defended the decision to have Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan greet fans from behind bulletproof glass outside his Mumbai residence, calling it a standard VVIP precautionary measure recommended by security agencies after a recent threat assessment. She said Mumbai Police was fully capable of protecting both ordinary citizens and prominent personalities.
What is the current status of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra?
Shaina NC reaffirmed that the Mahayuti alliance — comprising Shiv Sena, BJP, and the Nationalist Congress Party faction — remains united around a development agenda for Maharashtra. She said Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde does not interfere in the internal affairs of alliance partners, signalling stability within the ruling coalition.
