Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Nabin has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the latter is working at the behest of foreign powers to promote instability within the country. Speaking during the party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra in Rohtak, Haryana, Nabin claimed that the opposition is attempting to challenge India's democratic framework through a foreign-backed “toolkit.”
The comments come in the wake of the INDIA bloc’s 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' protest held in the national capital, where opposition leaders, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, alleged that the current government was formed on a “stolen mandate.” The opposition has expressed concerns over electoral processes and demanded the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Countering these allegations, Nabin asserted that the country is governed by the Constitution and not by the “Gandhi family's law.”
Nabin suggested that the opposition’s frustration stems from a failure to secure the public mandate in recent elections across states like Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. He argued that the Congress party employs a “dual mentality,” celebrating democracy when they secure victories in states like Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, yet claiming it is in danger when they face electoral defeat elsewhere. According to Nabin, these protests are merely an attempt to discredit constitutional institutions because the Congress has been unable to win the confidence of the electorate.
Addressing the crowd in Rohtak, the BJP leader also directed sharp criticism at the Congress regarding the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. He stated that rather than staging protests on the anniversary of the killings, the party should have sought atonement and offered an apology for the violence. He questioned the legacy of the Nehru-Gandhi family, alleging that if any entity had historically undermined the Constitution, it was the Congress.
Nabin specifically referenced the Allahabad High Court’s historic decision to set aside the election of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for misuse of government machinery. He contended that the Congress has a long-standing history of disrespecting mandates. He further challenged the opposition to move away from what he termed as the “rajtantra” or monarchy within their own party, suggesting that Congress leaders prioritise the wishes of the Gandhi family over internal democratic processes.
Regarding the opposition’s claims of electoral irregularities, such as the removal of 13 crore names from voter rolls, Nabin provided a breakdown. He claimed that this figure included approximately 2.5 crore deceased individuals and six crore voters who had relocated. He further alleged that the remainder included “ghuspaithiyas” (infiltrators), accusing the opposition of advocating for the voting rights of those who should not be on the electoral rolls.
Concluding his address, Nabin expressed confidence that the BJP would retain power at the Centre following the 2029 general elections. He reaffirmed the party's commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, stating that he would continue to represent the nation from the Red Fort. The BJP’s Rohtak march was part of a larger counter-campaign aimed at challenging the narratives spread by the opposition regarding electoral integrity and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise.
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