Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Defends Democratic Processes Amid Opposition Criticism
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasizes that governments in India are formed through elections, not chaos, responding to Rahul Gandhis comments.
New Delhi, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : Former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has come out in support of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks, targeting Congress and other opposition parties. He asserted that in India, governments are established and changed through the people’s mandate, not through protests or chaos at Jantar Mantar.
Addressing accusations of attempts to change power akin to Bangladesh, Naqvi emphasized that India is the world’s largest democracy, where elections are the rightful path to government change. He countered Rahul Gandhi’s claims that the youth are being misled and that there are efforts to alter the government like in Bangladesh. “Democracy operates on the basis of mandate,” he said, pointing out that some individuals mistakenly believe that protests can replace elections.
Naqvi warned that those seeking power through chaos are only sowing disorder in the country. He firmly stated, “Governments are not formed or changed by bullets but by ballots.” He cautioned that such activities could dishearten both national and multinational investors.
Criticizing Congress’s political strategy, Naqvi likened party leaders to cricket players who make mistakes when given a chance and then blame the umpire or pitch after losing. He noted that Congress leaders often commit “no-balls” when batting and then blame external factors for their failures.
He remarked on the BJP’s victories and Congress’s losses, urging opposition parties to reflect on their political standing. Naqvi accused Congress and its allies of believing they can hold democracy hostage through protests and disruptions, but insisted their dreams of changing power would not materialize. He also suggested that over time, opposition allies might abandon them.
Responding to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter questioning the delay in the monsoon session’s conclusion and demanding a meeting on delimitation proposals and constitutional amendment bills, Naqvi criticized Kharge and the Congress leadership. He argued that the opposition should not try to impose its will through chaos rather than democratic processes, noting that the public is not granting Congress a mandate, yet the party’s arrogance remains unchanged.
Naqvi raised concerns about Congress’s political position, referencing Lok Sabha, assembly, local body, and panchayat elections. He concluded that until the opposition understands that governments are formed and changed through the people’s mandate, they will continue to protest and create disturbances on the streets.
