Shah predicts Congress defeat in 2029 as opposition protests election commission

Amit Shah targeted the Congress party and opposition figures during remarks made as demonstrations continue against Election Commission leadership. The Home Minister's comments came as opposition parties intensified their coordinated campaign challenging the functioning of the electoral body.

Opposition parties have mounted sustained protests over what they characterise as governance concerns at the Election Commission. The agitation has drawn participation from multiple opposition groupings, reflecting widespread discontent among non-ruling alliance parties over election management and institutional autonomy.

A parallel issue driving opposition mobilisation concerns the removal of Jantar Mantar's status as a designated protest site in New Delhi. Opposition leaders have framed the restriction as curbing democratic expression and have vowed to maintain pressure on the government over the decision.

The political tensions underscore deepening rifts between the government and opposition bloc ahead of the 2029 general elections. Opposition parties have pledged to continue demonstrations and press their grievances against both the election commission and what they describe as administrative restrictions on democratic participation.