‘Inspired by Bangladesh’: Rajnath Singh on Opposition, CJP stir

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, the Congress party, and their allies for allegedly fueling "anarchy" and seeking a regime change similar to Bangladesh's, during protests in the national capital. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Singh stated that democracy does not permit the creation of disorder or the undermining of constitutional institutions.

He alleged that the Congress and its political allies are exploiting the energy of youth to promote political confrontation and spread anarchy, rather than channeling it towards constructive work and nation-building. Singh claimed that the opposition wants a change of government in India, drawing inspiration from Bangladesh's regime change in 2024.

He specifically mentioned activist Prashant Bhushan, who referred to the protests as an attempt to bring about "regime change." Singh emphasized that democracy does not allow attempts to create anarchy, undermine constitutional institutions, or obstruct India's development. He urged Gandhi to respect the people's mandate and focus on nation-building rather than pursuing politics of destruction.