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BJP Accuses Congress of Foreign-Backed “Regime-Change” Plot
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Core Event
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that the Indian National Congress is orchestrating an “anarchy and regime-change” scheme with foreign actors. The claim cites a Fox News digital investigation linking Indian protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to unrest in France and Albania, and flags the communist organization Progressive International (PI) as coordinating messaging across the three countries. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia described the alleged network as a “red-green ecosystem of protest” involving communist and Islamic groups.
Background & Context
Protests have intensified across India after *The Indian Express* reported alleged electoral manipulations by the Election Commission, including changes to voter lists and centralisation of voter-addition powers. Demonstrators have called for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, framing the issue as a breach of democratic legitimacy. The BJP positions these protests as part of an external effort to destabilise the government.
Official Statements & Responses
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warned at his annual Dussehra rally on October 20 that attempts at “regime change” are driven by “foreign forces” and “demonic resolve.”
- The Congress party has not issued an immediate response, according to reports by the New Indian Express and Economic Times.
Criticism & Opposition
No named critic or opposition figure provided a substantive counter-argument within the supplied sources. The absence of a direct response from Congress is noted but not framed as a formal criticism.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- The Fox News investigation is cited only by BJP officials; independent verification is absent.
- Details of alleged meetings between Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Progressive International at “10 Janpath” on April 10, 2025 are presented solely as BJP allegations.
- No third-party analysis confirms the existence of the “101 groups” network or its operational links across nine countries.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is presenting a model of anarchy and 'gaddari' before the country. Today, a report has appeared in a newspaper, detailing how these alleged links of betrayal are connected to foreign agencies. Therefore, it would not be wrong to ask, 'Who is the leader of these traitors?',” — Gaurav Bhatia, BJP spokesperson
Timeline
- October 20 – RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns against “regime-change” attempts at his Dussehra rally.
- April 10, 2025 – BJP alleges that Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi met Progressive International at “10 Janpath.”
- November 1 (scheduled) – BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia questions whether Rahul Gandhi’s planned travel to Vietnam is linked to instructions for an “anarchic protest” on this date.