‘Promoting politics of violence, anarchy’: BJP claims foreign link to Opposition protest against CEC

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for an investigation into recent protests led by the Opposition, alleging connections to foreign organizations. These demonstrations were sparked by two separate issues: the demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and a controversy surrounding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the leak of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) question papers.

During a press conference, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia highlighted revelations from a media sting operation and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of promoting "the politics of violence, anarchy and regime change." Bhatia also expressed concerns over statements suggesting situations akin to those in France, Nepal, and Bangladesh, as well as alleged use of women as shields during protests and funding of ₹5,000 per day.

Bhatia argued that India plays a significant role on the global stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, emphasizing the country's democratic government, respect for the Constitution, and political stability. He contrasted this with the Opposition's alleged anarchy and anti-Constitutional activities, questioning how they intend to achieve regime change.

BJP leaders are reportedly conducting public awareness campaigns to protect democracy and oppose anarchy, while the Opposition is accused of attempting to weaken India by aligning with anti-national forces.

Furthermore, Bhatia accused Gandhi of attempting to manipulate the police by placing women at the forefront of protests, arguing that this strategy protects protesters from harsh treatment and allows any police action to be misrepresented to tarnish India's democratic image. He also questioned the source of funds used to support the protests, pointing to potential connections with organizations like Progressive International, which have ties to Sonia Gandhi.