New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda has voiced strong concerns about India’s electoral process, foreign policy, and global perception.

Backing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks on "vote theft" and the role of youth in safeguarding democracy, Pitroda, in an exclusive interview with IANS, urged civil society, political parties, and the younger generation to unite in protecting India’s democratic values.

He also dismissed the ruling BJP’s narrative of India as "Vishwaguru", calling it mere propaganda, and warned about rising global challenges to democracy.

The following are excerpts from the interview.

IANS: Rahul Gandhi has been attacking the Election Commission for "vote theft". How do you view his statements?

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