‘Creator vs Destroyers’: BJP MP Rekha Sharma Warns of ‘Anti-Establishment Forces’
BJP MP Rekha Sharma draws parallels between European unrest and Indian protests, targeting Rahul Gandhi and the CJP.
In a strongly worded warning, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rekha Sharma has cautioned the nation against "anti-establishment forces" that she claims are intent on damaging public property and destabilizing the country. Drawing a direct parallel between current unrest in Europe and the political climate in India, the former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) urged citizens to be extremely cautious.
Drawing Parallels with European Unrest
Taking to social media, Rekha Sharma highlighted the chaos unfolding in Europe, where protests have escalated into the looting of stores and the destruction of public infrastructure. She lamented that decades of development in those regions are being razed down by forces opposed to the establishment.
Using a poetic appeal to the youth, she wrote, “We have brought the boat out of the storm, children of my country, take care of it.” She warned that similar patterns of vandalism and destruction are being sought for India by certain political entities.
Targeting Rahul Gandhi and the CJP
The BJP MP did not mince words in identifying who she believes is behind these potential threats. Sharma specifically targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the CJP, alleging that they and their associates wish to see India vandalized in a manner similar to the unrest seen in Europe.
In a sharp contrast, she framed the current political struggle as a battle between construction and destruction, stating: “People on one side you have @narendramodi as creator and on other side a group of destroyers lead by @RahulGandhi.”
The Context: France and India
These remarks come in the wake of reports regarding widespread destruction in France. Nationwide protests in the French Republic, sparked by student demonstrations over government expenditure and economic hardships, have led to arson, clashes with riot control officers, and significant property damage. This turmoil occurs just six months before the presidential elections to succeed Emmanuel Macron, intensifying the pressure on his administration.
Meanwhile, in India, the atmosphere remains tense as Opposition leaders, the CJP, and various student organizations continue to protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Government Allegations of ‘Regime Change’
Rekha Sharma's warnings align with recent statements made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow, Singh accused the Congress party and its allies of manipulating youth-led protests against the Election Commission to incite political disorder.
The Defence Minister went a step further, alleging that the INDIA bloc is attempting to orchestrate a "regime change" in India, similar to the events that transpired in Bangladesh. He claimed that the opposition is using electoral reforms and the role of CEC Gyanesh Kumar as mere pretexts to seize power.
Singh asserted that the energy of the youth is being diverted away from nation-building and constructive activities, instead being used as
"pawns in the politics of disorder"to spread chaos and facilitate political confrontation.