BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Stirring Up Disorder in India, Akin to Nepal and Sri Lanka
In a series of bold accusations, former Union Minister Anurag Thakur has attacked Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of an "infiltrators-first politics" agenda and undermining constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission (EC).
Thakur's allegations stem from Gandhi's repeated attacks on the EC and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which he claims are prone to manipulation. However, the BJP leader questions Gandhi's intentions, suggesting that his accusations are a result of frustration with the Congress's successive defeats under his leadership.
Thakur recalls the appointment of Navin Chawla as CEC in 2009 by the UPA government despite objections from outgoing CEC N. Gopalaswami. He also accuses Gandhi of misusing the EC in the past, citing past associations of chief election commissioners (CECs) with the Congress, such as M.S. Gill and T.N. Seshan.
The BJP claims that Gandhi's opposition to the EC's review of electoral rolls is aimed at protecting illegal voters. Thakur questions why Gandhi is not filing an affidavit or moving court if he has proof against the EC. He also mocked Gandhi for comparing his claims to an "atom bomb" and promised a "hydrogen bomb," suggesting Gandhi is indulging in drama and hit-and-run politics without facts.
The EC itself has acknowledged "certain unsuccessful attempts" to delete electors in Aland in 2023. This acknowledgement comes in the wake of the Karnataka High Court's recent decision to set aside the election of Congress MLA K.Y. Nanjegowda from Malur and order a recount of votes polled in the 2023 Assembly elections.
Thakur also accused Gandhi of trying to weaken democracy and mislead people. He stated that Gandhi is trying to create chaos in India similar to the unrest seen in Nepal and Bangladesh. The Online Gaming Law is set to be implemented from October 1, adding another point of contention between the two leaders.
The BJP has accused Gandhi of undermining constitutional institutions, including the EC. Rahul Gandhi's accusations, according to the BJP, reflect a lack of faith in democracy. The ongoing spat between the two leaders is likely to escalate in the coming days, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
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