Sibal hits back at Rajnath Singh over 'regime change' allegations

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday responded sharply to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's allegations regarding the opposition party's intentions, asserting that demands for change originate from the Indian electorate rather than external sources.

In a post on social media platform X, Sibal directly addressed Singh's remarks about Congress pursuing 'regime change' through external routes. "You allege that Congress wants 'regime change' the Bangladesh route. No. People want 'regime change'," Sibal stated, reframing the debate around electoral mandate and public sentiment.

The exchange reflects ongoing tensions between the ruling coalition and opposition parties over political narratives surrounding governance and democratic processes. Singh's reference to Bangladesh appears to allude to recent political upheaval in the neighbouring nation, where popular discontent led to significant political transitions.

Sibal's counter-statement emphasizes the Congress party's position that any political shift in India would result from democratic processes and voter preference rather than conspiratorial efforts or external interference. The statement underscores the opposition's framing of elections as the legitimate avenue for pursuing political change in the country.