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'Why do you challenge democracy?' BJP says Rahul acting on behest of foreign powers

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Speaking alongside alliance partners in Rohtak, the BJP chief criticized Congress for selectively accepting election results only when victorious in states like Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh. He dismissed opposition accusations regarding voter roll manipulation and offered to formally account for all processed deletions in Parliament. To counter current criticisms of democratic institutions, the address cited the 1975 annulment of Indira Gandhi's election and demanded an apology for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Key points

  • The ruling coalition accused Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with foreign interests and rel…: The ruling coalition accused Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with foreign interests and relying on infiltrators to destabilize the elected government.
  • The BJP argued that the Congress party displays double standards by questioning democrati…: The BJP argued that the Congress party displays double standards by questioning democratic institutions only after suffering regional electoral defeats.
  • The address demanded accountability and apologies from the Congress leadership over the 1…: The address demanded accountability and apologies from the Congress leadership over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots rather than protests over electoral systems.

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Nitin Nabin accuses Rahul Gandhi of relying on ‘3 crore infiltrators’ instead of voters

NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of acting at the behest of foreign powers, alleging that the opposition was attempting to create instability and challenge an elected government under the pretext of defending democracy.Addressing the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) march in Haryana’s Rohtak, Nabin said the party's campaign was aimed at countering what he described as a deliberate attempt to spread chaos across the country.Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president Jayant Chaudhary was also present on the stage.“As we participate in this 'Save Democracy' march, we must address the atmosphere of chaos and instability that is being deliberately spread throughout the nation,” Nabin said.He alleged that Rahul Gandhi was working to further the agendas of foreign powers and seeking to challenge India's democratic system at their direction.“They are the same purveyors of chaos who have recently been sowing discord abroad. Their associates, members of the Communist Party and certain Congress leaders, talk about 'changing…

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