Mumbai, Aug. 25 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has strongly rebutted the Opposition's allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue and vote rigging claims, calling Rahul Gandhi a "serial liar" who spreads falsehoods without any foundation.

Speaking at the press conference, Fadnavis said, "Rahul Gandhi is a serial liar. He lies constantly. But a lie has no foundation. It collapses. They are convincing themselves because they don't realise that one is supposed to go between the public and win their trust and vote."

Fadnavis quoted the poet Mirza Ghalib sarcastically, saying, "'Dil behlane ke liye khayal achha hai Ghalib,'" suggesting the Opposition's statements are only meant to placate their supporte...