New Delhi, Sep 15: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the BJP of attempting to erode India’s democracy, alleging that the party has been employing “conspiratorial” means to undermine the nation’s electoral system over the past 11 years.
Speaking on the International Day of Democracy, Kharge said, “A conspiratorial attempt has been made by the RSS-BJP to hollow out India’s long-cherished and painstakingly built democracy.” He raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar, claiming it aims to disenfranchise vulnerable voters under the guise of electoral reform.
Kharge also criticized the proposed 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, warning that it could be misused to topple elected state governments. “This proposal lets the Centre topple elected state governments by labeling them ‘corrupt,’ conveniently judged by agencies already under the BJP’s grip,” he said. “Why bother with elections when you can legally bulldoze elected Chief Ministers within 30 days?”
Urging citizens to safeguard India’s democratic institutions, Kharge said, “On this International Day of Democracy, let us reaffirm our pledge to save our Constitutional Institutions from the clutches of RSS-BJP,” calling for collective action against the alleged erosion of democratic rights.