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BJP Accuses Congress of Targeting Constitutional Institutions
Senior BJP leader accuses Congress of systematic campaign to undermine India's constitutional and democratic institutions.
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Senior BJP functionary Kiren Rijiju has leveled serious allegations against the Indian National Congress, claiming the opposition party seeks to dismantle constitutional and democratic institutions across the country. Rijiju asserted that various anti-national groups are aligning with the Congress to advance their agenda, calling for patriotic Indians to unite in response.
The BJP leader's remarks appear to be a counter to recent statements from Kerala Congress units, suggesting an escalation in political rhetoric between the two parties. Rijiju's statement, posted on social media platform X, characterizes the Congress's actions as threats to India's foundational democratic structures.
The accusation reflects the intensifying political confrontation between the BJP and Congress over governance, institutional autonomy, and constitutional interpretation. Both parties have increasingly deployed charged language regarding threats to democratic institutions in recent political discourse.
The allegations come amid broader debates in India about the independence of various constitutional bodies and the role of political parties in shaping institutional functioning. Such accusations have become a recurring feature of Indian political discourse, with both ruling and opposition parties frequently questioning each other's commitment to democratic norms.