Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi, saying they are trying to create anarchy in the country following continuous defeats in elections. Pradhan made these remarks at a press conference held at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
Key Points of Dharmendra Pradhan's Statement
- Congress's Strategy: Pradhan alleged that Congress's protests against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and allegations of "vote theft" are a "well-thought-out strategy to create a state of anarchy".
- Directionless Congress: Pradhan stated that Congress has become "directionless" and "bankrupt" with "no policy, no strategy" after repeated electoral defeats.
- Questioning Democratic Processes: Pradhan claimed Congress questions EVMs, raises issues about elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, and other states to spread "canards and create chaos".
- Opposition's Protest: Pradhan criticized the INDIA bloc's march to the Election Commission office, led by Rahul Gandhi, saying it's an attempt to defame democracy.
Opposition's Response
- Rahul Gandhi stated that the Opposition's fight is to "save the Constitution" and for "One Man, One Vote".
- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi criticized the government for using police to stop their protest.
The incident involves the detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several MPs by Delhi Police while they were protesting against alleged electoral irregularities at the Election Commission office.