'India Is Neither Bangladesh Nor France': Kiren Rijiju Says Regime Change Possible 'Only Through Elections, Not Soros'
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has mounted a fierce attack against Opposition parties and "anti-India" elements, accusing them of attempting to orchestrate a foreign-backed regime change in the country by inciting street violence among youth.
Posting on X, Rijiju alleged that a dangerous conspiracy similar to the recent violent unrest in Bangladesh and widespread riots in France was hatched to dislodge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government. Mentioning American billionaire George Soros, the Union Minister asserted that government transitions in India occur exclusively through democratic mandates, not foreign intervention.
Government Alleges Bangladesh, France-Style Plot
The Minister highlighted recent demonstrations surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that certain political figures collaborated with destructive groups to trigger street chaos.
"The violent incident that occurred in Bangladesh and the riots, arson, and looting that took place in France — a similar conspiracy was hatched for India as well," Rijiju stated, adding that those plotting street protests overlooked the resilience of Indian democratic institutions.
The remarks follow mounting demonstrations led by Opposition parties demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the voter roll revision exercise, which critics claim resulted in the exclusion of millions of citizens.
Opposition Targeted Over Protests
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh joined the offensive, hitting out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alongside Prashant Bhushan and Arvind Kejriwal. Singh accused the Opposition coalition of aligning with anti-national factions to disrupt domestic stability while India works towards economic expansion.
Singh alleged that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to elevate the nation's global standing, Opposition groups are operating as a collective "Tukde-Tukde gang" aimed at creating internal strife.
