'Rahul Gandhi wants to destroy Constitution': BJP MP Slams LoP
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accuses Rahul Gandhi of trying to destroy the Constitution and draws parallels to the Indira Gandhi Emergency.
In a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to undermine the nation's constitutional framework. Speaking on the INDIA bloc's recent protest march to the Supreme Court, Dubey drew sharp parallels between the current opposition stance and the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Parallels to the Emergency Era
Dubey questioned the logic behind the opposition's decision to stage a demonstration at the doorstep of the judiciary. He argued that grievances regarding constitutional authorities should be settled through established legal and parliamentary channels rather than street protests.
"Have you ever heard from 1947 until today that people go to the Supreme Court to protest or demonstrate?" Dubey asked. He further escalated his rhetoric by linking Gandhi's lineage to the country's most controversial political period: "Indira Gandhi had put the country's constitution at stake and imposed an emergency. This person is the grandson of the same person who wants to impose an emergency. He wants to destroy the country's constitution."
The Proper Way to Challenge Authority
The BJP MP outlined the specific constitutional mechanisms available for removing high-ranking officials, suggesting that the opposition is bypassing these legitimate routes. He noted that a Prime Minister can be removed through:
- General elections
- A no-confidence motion in Parliament
Regarding the Chief Election Commissioner, Dubey stated that the only constitutional remedy is an impeachment motion in Parliament. He also noted that for the judiciary, one must file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) or a writ petition to be heard by the Chief Justice of India, rather than conducting marches.
Criticism of Opposition Leadership
Dubey did not mince words regarding the political standing of the INDIA bloc, describing their protest tactics as "erratic" and a sign of failing leadership. He mocked the current state of the opposition alliance, suggesting that Rahul Gandhi is competing with minor political figures rather than major national leaders.
A Challenge to the Opposition
The MP challenged the opposition to demand accountability from leaders in states where they hold power. He listed several Chief Ministers, including those in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana, questioning why the opposition does not demand their resignations if they are truly concerned with constitutional integrity.
He also took a swipe at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, questioning their criticisms of the Election Commission. "If they win, then it's very good, and if they lose, then the Election Commission is bad," Dubey remarked, highlighting what he perceives as a pattern of selective accountability.
Adding to the criticism, Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske also targeted the protest march, accusing Rahul Gandhi of using such demonstrations merely to remain in the media spotlight and contradicting his own previous criticisms of the NDA government.