BJP accuses Congress of ‘regime change plot’, terms Rahul Gandhi 'gaddar'
The BJP has accused the Indian National Congress of orchestrating a 'regime change plot' by linking recent protests in India to riots in France. The party labeled Rahul Gandhi a 'traitor' while citing a media report alleging foreign influence in local demonstrations against the Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
This escalation in political rhetoric highlights growing tensions between India's ruling party and the opposition, potentially impacting the stability of democratic discourse.
BJP accuses Congress of ‘regime change plot’, terms Rahul Gandhi 'gaddar' left Students rally near Jantar Mantar protesting against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi on October 14, 2026. Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wupnwf/article71610991.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CJP-calls-for-GRDGLSDS2.4.jpg.jpg SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 14/10/2026: Students protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu The BJP, citing a media report, alleged links between French and Delhi protests, and accused the Congress of a ‘regime change plot New Delhi The BJP on Thursday (October 22, 2026) cited a media report on alleged links between riots in France and the recent protests in India, claiming it exposes the "anarchy and regime change plot" of the Congress, and called Rahul Gandhi a "gaddar" (traitor).
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