'Congress spreading anarchy': BJP draws parallel between France and anti-EC protests
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of coordinating with foreign organizations to incite anarchy in India. He cited a Fox News report linking international groups to protests in India and Europe.
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This reflects the intensifying political rhetoric in India, where domestic protests are increasingly framed as foreign-backed conspiracies.
NEW DELHI: BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s alleged links with foreign-based organisations, including Progressive International and Indian Alliance Paris, accusing them of amplifying protests in India and alleging a wider conspiracy to create “anarchy and chaos” in the country.Addressing a press conference, Bhatia repeatedly referred to Gandhi as “Rahul Gaddar” and alleged that the Congress leadership’s engagement with international groups raised questions about their activities, funding and possible coordination with protests in India. His remarks followed a Fox News Digital investigation that claimed to have identified 101 organisations across nine countries involved in organising, coordinating or amplifying demonstrations.“This Progressive International organisation describes itself as a transnational anti-capitalist organisation.
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