‘Competition of anarchy’: BJP hits out at Rahul, Kejriwal amid anti-CEC protest row
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj has criticized opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal for their protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. She labeled their actions a 'competition of anarchy' and claimed they are making excuses for electoral losses.
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The statement highlights the intensifying political friction between India's ruling party and the opposition bloc.
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal of engaging in a “competition of anarchy”, alleging that voters had rejected both parties and that their leaders were making excuses for their electoral defeats.Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, the New Delhi MP said the Congress and AAP had failed to win the people's trust and were looking for reasons to explain their setbacks instead of engaging in constructive politics.“It appears a competition of anarchy is emerging between Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi—whether it is the Aam Aadmi Party or the Congress party, the voters of this nation have rejected both.
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