The stage of Indian politics and the spectacle of opposition leaders—this saga is no less than a masala film! The Congress’s ‘Yuvraj’ makes statements that spread like wildfire, but when tested on the scale of truth, even lies sometimes blush in shame.

The BJP mocks him as the "merchant of lies," allies demand evidence, and the public is left wondering—are these truly truth-tellers like Harishchandra, or just kings of baseless tales? Let’s dive into the opposition’s campaigns over the last decade and see how much substance their allegations really hold! 

In 2018-19, the Rafale deal stirred such a storm that it seemed like the biggest scam in the country had been exposed! The slogan ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ echoed, allegations of favouritism towards Anil Ambani were made, and claims of price inflation flew thick and fast. However, the Supreme Court dismissed all these claims. The future PM had to apologise, yet even in 2025, they cling to the ghost of Rafale, despite the CAG and courts giving the deal a clean chit. The BJP even called them ‘pawns of foreign defence companies’. Is this persistence or obsession? 

The opposition’s record regarding the military is equally spicy. In 2017, they called the surgical strikes ‘fake’, firing an arrow that boiled the nation’s blood. Faced with public and military anger, they had to backtrack. Then, in 2019, they spun a conspiracy theory around the Pulwama attack—claiming without proof that Modi ‘exploited’ the martyrdom of 40 soldiers. In 2025, they even mocked Operation Sindoor, alleging the Air Force’s hands were tied. But Air Chief Marshal AP Singh bluntly stated, "This is an absolute lie!" Kiren Rijiju went further—"There should be a limit to lying!" 

Yuvraj’s tales blur the line between truth and lies. Recently, he claimed Arun Jetley ‘threatened’ him in 2020 over farm laws—except Jetley had already passed away in 2019! Then came the claim that China ‘grabbed 2,000 sq km of land’ in Ladakh, which security experts dismissed. For them, this might be ‘creative storytelling’, but for the public and the BJP, it stings like chilli powder. 

In 2024-25, they raised a ruckus over ‘1.5 lakh fake voters’ in Karnataka’s Mahadevpura, but the Election Commission ignored it. Investigations found minor irregularities, no major scam. They also love twisting history—in 2019, they faced lawsuits for calling ‘all Modis thieves’ and provoked public anger by labelling Savarkar a ‘coward’. Courts, the public, and social media—all called them out! 

Congress supporters claim they speak truth to power. But repeated exposure to lies has tarnished their image. Even allies like Sharad Pawar distance themselves from their claims. Courts and the EC have repeatedly debunked their allegations, yet opposition leaders remain undeterred.

So, do India Bloc leaders truly believe their own stories, or is this just a ploy to mask Congress’s crisis? Their words have passion but lack proof. The public wonders—is this just a farce, or do these opposition leaders genuinely dream of change? Only time will tell, but till then, Rahul’s spicy style keeps politics entertaining! 

In reality, if a lie is repeated with enough intensity, even truth starts doubting itself. Unless the opposition moves beyond a single-point agenda of hate and bitterness, they won’t gain traction. The India Bloc must show a burning desire to become an alternative and strategise accordingly. On every major issue, Rahul Gandhi should explain how he would tackle problems—what arrows does his quiver hold? For instance, what would his alternative plan be to counter Trump’s tariffs? In a parliamentary system, the opposition must play the role of an alternative, not just indulge in politics of frustration, despair, and bitterness.