At BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' March In Thane, CM Fadnavis Accuses Congress Of 'Stealing Constitution'

On November 1, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a protest march titled "Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy" in Thane, Maharashtra. The event was held in opposition to the Congress party, who the BJP accused of politicizing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the gathering, alleging a conspiracy by opposition leaders and accusing them of "stealing our Constitution."

At the protest, BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan stated that citizens were participating to protect democracy. He emphasized that the institutions established under the Constitution, which form the foundation of democracy, are being targeted and undermined in various ways. Chavan also noted that the march was organized by the Mahayuti alliance and that all citizens were participating to safeguard democracy.

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Maske criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of targeting constitutional institutions. Maske claimed that new tactics were being devised daily against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to obstruct the country's progress and that Rahul Gandhi was refusing to accept the people's mandate given through the Constitution.