BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Protest Against Election Commissioner, Accuses Him of Spreading Chaos

New Delhi, October 8 (Daily Kiran) : Leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi’s recent protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling it a misguided attempt to confuse the public. The protests are part of the broader opposition coalition known as the India Block.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh defended Kumar, asserting that he has performed commendably in his role. He emphasized that the Special Identification Register (SIR) is not a new initiative, noting that voter list revisions occurred during Congress rule as well. Singh claimed that the SIR has effectively filtered out illegal Bangladeshi migrants in states like Bihar and West Bengal. He accused Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav of spreading misinformation, stating they failed to provide specific names of individuals allegedly removed from the voter rolls.

BJP leader Janardan Singh Sigriwal commented that the opposition lacks substantial issues to discuss, resorting instead to intimidation tactics against constitutional bodies. He praised the Election Commission for conducting fair elections under Kumar’s leadership.

Haryana Minister Anil Vij questioned whether Gandhi had formally requested a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner. He pointed out that even when in opposition, they had met with election officials regularly. Vij remarked on the irony of the Gandhi family’s decline in political stature, attributing it to their misguided policies.

From Maharashtra, BJP leader Sneha Dubey Pandit noted that Gandhi’s call for Kumar’s resignation lacks factual support, as a three-member committee, including the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, had appointed him.

BJP’s RP Singh weighed in on allegations of physical altercations involving Gandhi, suggesting that such behavior reflects a sense of entitlement. He highlighted a recent incident involving Priyanka Vadra, indicating a pattern of disrespect towards law enforcement.

Tuhin Sinha, another BJP leader, stated that accountability lies with the Supreme Court, not Gandhi. He urged Gandhi to acknowledge the court’s authority and understand its recent rulings regarding decision-making processes within the Election Commission.

The BJP’s responses underscore the growing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition as the political landscape heats up ahead of upcoming elections.