Opposition seeking B'desh-like regime change: Rajnath

Lucknow: Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lashed out at the Congress and its allies over the protests in the national capital, accusing them of seeking a regime change along the lines of Bangladesh and using the energy of youth to spread "anarchy". Singh asserted that democracy does not give anyone the licence to create disorder or undermine the credibility of constitutional institutions.

"The youth of the country are being made pawns in the politics of anarchy," he stated. Singh alleged that the Congress and its allies want a change of government in India along the lines of Bangladesh. "They openly say at press conferences that they have drawn inspiration from Bangladesh for regime change, while another speaks openly about bringing down the government. This makes it clear that their only agenda is to dismantle democratic institutions and set the country on fire," he said referring to the uprising in Bangladesh in 2024 that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government.

Opposition leaders from Congress and Samajwadi Party criticised the BJP for "defending" Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom they blame for shaking the foundation of the country's democracy -- the right to vote. Their reactions followed Rajnath Singh lashing out at the Congress and its allies UP Congress chief Aradhana Misra Mona said if the BJP defends Kumar, then the party will be just as culpable for this act as the CEC himself. "I fail to understand why the BJP is defending an individual who has undermined this country's democracy and constitutional order -- someone who has shaken the very foundation of our democracy -- the right to vote. Why is the BJP standing behind him and shielding Kumar?" she said.

SP Lok Sabha MP Iqra Hasan said, "Look, it is the BJP that is plundering the nation and setting the country ablaze. If they have such a major problem, why are they causing distress to the youth of the entire nation to protect one individual? They should ensure the resignation of that person -- Kumar."

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