Congress, SP Attack BJP Over Gyanesh Kumar’s Defence
Opposition leaders accuse the BJP of shielding the Chief Election Commissioner, while Rajnath Singh alleges the protests aim to fuel anarchy and seek regime change.
- Congress and SP criticise BJP over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- Aradhana Misra Mona demands Kumar’s resignation
- Iqra Hasan accuses BJP of ignoring public concerns
- Rajnath Singh alleges Opposition is fuelling political anarchy
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 16th Oct: Leaders of the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) on Friday criticised the BJP for defending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid protests over electoral issues, accusing the ruling party of undermining democratic rights. Their remarks came after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the Congress and its allies of attempting to create disorder and pursue a Bangladesh-like regime change.
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Aradhana Misra Mona questioned why the BJP was supporting Kumar, alleging that his actions had undermined the country’s democratic and constitutional framework. She demanded his resignation, impeachment proceedings and an apology to the nation, claiming that more than 13 crore citizens had been deprived of their voting rights.
Mona also defended the Congress-led protests, describing them as peaceful movements to raise concerns about electoral processes. She accused the government of using excessive force against protesters in Delhi and criticised the treatment of women, political activists and Members of Parliament. These allegations were made amid continuing political tensions over the protests.
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan also targeted the BJP, accusing it of prioritising the protection of one individual over the concerns of young people and the wider public. She said the Opposition had a responsibility to raise legitimate issues and urged the ruling party to reconsider its position on Kumar.
Earlier, Rajnath Singh accused the Congress and its political allies of using young people to intensify political confrontation. Addressing a press conference, he said democracy did not give any group the licence to create disorder or weaken the credibility of constitutional institutions.
Singh alleged that the Opposition was attempting to channel the energy of young people towards anarchy rather than constructive nation-building. He also accused Congress and its allies of pursuing a Bangladesh-like regime change, a charge that Opposition leaders have contested through their defence of the protests.
The exchange highlights the growing political confrontation over the Election Commission, electoral rights and the limits of protest, with both sides accusing the other of threatening democratic institutions.
