Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday sounded the alarm on the BJP’s alleged attempts to erode India’s democracy, accusing the party of using “conspiratorial” means to undermine the country’s electoral system.
“In the past 11 years, a conspiratorial attempt has been made by the RSS-BJP to hollow out India’s long-cherished and painstakingly built Democracy,” Kharge said in a statement shared on X.
Highlighting what he described as efforts to disenfranchise vulnerable sections of society, particularly in Bihar, through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Kharge said, “The BJP is coming for the voter directly. Electoral manipulation, dressed up as ‘reform’ is being used as a tool for snatching the all-important Right to Vote enshrined in our Constitution.”
Kharge also expressed concerns over the proposed 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, warning it could be weaponised 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?” Kharge questioned.
On the occasion of International Day of Democracy, Kharge called on citizens to stand united and reaffirm their commitment to protecting India’s constitutional institutions. “So, on this International Day of Democracy, let us reaffirm our pledge to save our Constitutional Institutions from the clutches of RSS-BJP,” he said, urging people to join the fight against the alleged erosion of democracy.