'She asked for evidence': Manoj Jha on INDIA bloc meeting with President Murmu
RJD MP Manoj Jha defends the INDIA bloc delegation after meeting President Murmu, accusing the BJP of politicizing the President's office.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling party of dragging the office of the President into political controversy following a recent meeting between an INDIA bloc delegation and President Droupadi Murmu.
Speaking to ANI, Jha clarified the nature of the interaction, stating that the President listened to the opposition leaders with genuine empathy and concern. According to the RJD MP, the President emphasized the dignity of her office and requested that the delegation provide concrete evidence and proof to support the claims they presented during the meeting.
Opposition Assures President of Evidence
Addressing the BJP's reaction to the meeting, Jha asserted that the opposition leaders had appreciated the President's attentive approach. He noted that the entire delegation had assured the President that they would follow up by providing the specific documentation and proof she sought.
Jha highlighted that senior opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, had specifically commended President Murmu for her empathy and concern during the interaction. He questioned whether the BJP was aware of the actual situation in Delhi and the growing expectations of the citizens, suggesting that the BJP should avoid relying on unverified communications attributed to unnamed "sources" or Rashtrapati Bhavan.
BJP Accused of Shifting Focus
The RJD MP further accused the BJP of refusing to address the core concerns raised by the opposition. He suggested that the ruling party is attempting to shift the goalposts rather than acknowledging the reality of the issues presented. "You should accept that you have wronged your own people. Nothing will be achieved by shifting the goalposts and refusing to acknowledge this reality," Jha stated.
BJP Counters: 'Democracy Thwarted Anarchy'
In a direct rebuttal, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad targeted the Opposition's recent protest activities in Delhi. Prasad claimed that Indian democracy had successfully thwarted attempts to incite anarchy and asserted that the country must be governed by Parliament rather than through street protests.
Prasad pointed to recent electoral successes in Assam, Nandigram, and Puducherry as evidence of the party's mandate, occurring even as protests unfolded in the capital. He accused the Opposition of "weaponising" street protests following their electoral defeats.
Protests and Detentions in Delhi
The political tension comes amid significant unrest in the national capital. Delhi Police sources reported that approximately 1,000 protesters have been detained across Delhi as they attempted to march toward Jantar Mantar. The protest, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was organized to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.