'Conspiracy to Seize Power': Rajnath Singh Slams Congress Over EC Protests
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claims Congress is using youth protests to incite anarchy and seek a Bangladesh-style regime change in India.
In a scathing attack on the opposition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accused the Congress party and its allies of attempting to orchestrate a "regime change" in India by inciting anarchy. Speaking at a news conference in Lucknow, the Union Minister alleged that the protests currently targeting the Election Commission are not about democratic reforms, but are instead a calculated effort to destabilise the nation.
Allegations of 'Bangladesh Model'
The Defence Minister raised serious concerns over the nature of recent developments in Delhi, suggesting that the INDIA bloc is attempting to mirror the political unrest seen in Bangladesh. He claimed that some elements within the opposition have openly admitted to drawing inspiration from the events in Bangladesh to achieve their goals.
According to Singh, the opposition is treating the nation's youth as "pawns in the politics of disorder." He argued that instead of guiding young people toward constructive nation-building, the Congress and its affiliates are channeling their energy into political confrontation and the spread of chaos.
Institutional Attack vs. Electoral Reform
The current friction stems from protests led by opposition parties and student organisations against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, Rajnath Singh dismissed these grievances as mere pretexts.
Key points raised by the Defence Minister include:
- The struggle is not actually about electoral reform or the role of Gyanesh Kumar.
- The protests are a facade for a deeper conspiracy to seize power through anarchy.
- Constitutional bodies should not be sacrificed for the sake of political interests.
- Attempts to malign institutions through "false outrage" will not hinder India's development journey.
"It appears that the Congress and its political allies... are attempting to channel the energy of young people not into constructive activities and nation-building, but into instruments of political confrontation and the spread of chaos."
Call for Introspection
Directing his criticism toward the leadership of the opposition, Rajnath Singh urged Rahul Gandhi to move away from the "politics of disruption." He stated that rather than attempting to topple the government through unrest, Gandhi should respect the public mandate and engage in self-introspection regarding his political role.
The Union Government's aggressive stance comes as the INDIA bloc continues to intensify its protests, maintaining that their actions are necessary for the integrity of the electoral process.