BJP president Nitin Nabin leveled sharp criticism against Rahul Gandhi during the "Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao" march in Kolkata, accusing him of coordinating with Mamata Banerjee despite past rivalries. The counter-protest stretched from College Street to Dharmatala to push back against opposition claims concerning the voter roll revisions. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and state party president Shamik Bhattacharya accompanied hundreds of supporters at the event. Nabin further claimed the broader alliance's objections stem from electoral desperation following defeats in places like Delhi and Bihar.
Key points
The BJP is running counter-protests across multiple cities to defend the Election Commiss…: The BJP is running counter-protests across multiple cities to defend the Election Commission's electoral roll revisions.
Ruling party leaders claim the opposition coalition's objections are driven by despair ov…: Ruling party leaders claim the opposition coalition's objections are driven by despair over past state election defeats.
Nitin Nabin projected future electoral success by asserting that the BJP will defeat Akhi…: Nitin Nabin projected future electoral success by asserting that the BJP will defeat Akhilesh Yadav in 2027.
Sources checked by our analysis pipeline: 1
Nabin criticised opposition leaders who gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
NEW DELHI: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Monday targeted Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress leader had "no vision" and would be responsible for the party's "wipeout".The BJP chief made the remarks while leading the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, End Anarchy) march in Kolkata.West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari and several senior party leaders joined the rally organised as part of the BJP's counter-campaign against opposition protests over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls."Rahul has no vision, he will be responsible for Congress's wipeout," Nabin said. "Rahul spoke against the misrule of Mamata regime during Bengal polls; now both sharing stage," he added.The BJP chief further accused Rahul of being part of a "toolkit of foreign forces trying to destabilise India".He also warned Rahul to learn from his mistakes, saying, "I tell Rahul Gandhi - learn from your mistakes. Otherwise, in the days to come, there would be no one left in the country to take the name of Congress.."
A government-chartered trip bound for an international summit diverted to collect a senior regional official, sparking accusations of hypocrisy given previous attacks on ministerial travel. Opponents argue the flight detour imposed unnecessary financial and environmental costs compared to standard domestic travel to the primary departure airport. Officials maintain that operational requirements and security constraints governed the itinerary.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that his administration has been empowered by the country's top clerical authority to engage in negotiations. The administration plans to approach ongoing issues through diplomatic channels rather than escalation. However, state outlets provided few operational specifics regarding the true scope or limitations of these delegated powers.
Iranian military commanders have met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to finalize plans for immediate, wide-ranging retaliation if American and Israeli strikes resume. Tehran replenished its missile and drone stockpiles with billions in foreign imports while increasing ranges and updating target databases. However, severe gaps persist in domestic defenses, leaving critical energy infrastructure, transportation networks, and major urban centers entirely exposed.