'Spreading Lies to Incite People': Shivraj Singh Chouhan Slams Rahul Gandhi
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Rahul Gandhi and the opposition of spreading lies and inciting anarchy to destabilize the government.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition, accusing them of orchestrating a campaign of misinformation to incite the public. Speaking to the media in Bhopal, Chouhan alleged that the opposition is attempting to stir anarchy because they have failed to secure a mandate through the democratic electoral process.
'PM Modi Resides in People's Hearts'
The Union Minister emphasized the strong bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian electorate. He asserted that the public has repeatedly rejected the opposition's vision, leaving them with no path to victory through legitimate means.
"He (Rahul Gandhi) is not able to win elections. Prime Minister Modi resides in the hearts of the people... The public has rejected them many times before,"Chouhan stated, adding that the opposition was losing ground even before "SIR" and continues to do so now.
Allegations of Negative Politics and Anarchy
Chouhan further claimed that the opposition, realizing their inability to win elections, has pivoted toward a strategy of instability. He warned that those engaging in "negative politics" would be completely rejected by the nation.
According to the Minister, the current efforts to spread rumors and lies are designed to provoke the citizenry, but he expressed confidence that such attempts would ultimately fail. He argued that if the opposition truly had a place in the hearts of the people, they would have achieved electoral success by now.
The 'Bangladesh Model' Controversy
This verbal offensive follows similar allegations made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In a press conference held in Lucknow, Rajnath Singh accused the Congress and its allies of trying to replicate a "Bangladesh-style" political upheaval in India.
The Defence Minister alleged that the opposition is attempting to turn the youth into "pawns of anarchic politics" to pursue a regime change outside of the electoral framework, rather than focusing on genuine electoral reforms.
The Spark Behind the Row
The political firestorm was ignited following comments from senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, who characterized the agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as a "fight for regime change." Adding fuel to the fire, Neha Bora, the president of the All India Students' Association (AISA), made references to the "Gen Z movement" seen in Bangladesh.
The BJP has interpreted these statements as a blueprint for attempting to dismantle the Modi government through non-electoral means—an allegation that the opposition has categorically denied.