‘Oppn’s duty is to oppose, expose, depose’: Cong defends ‘regime change’ remark
Congress leader P. Chidambaram defended the use of the term 'regime change' in a democracy, arguing it is the opposition's duty to challenge the government. This follows backlash from the BJP, which interpreted the rhetoric as an attempt to incite unrest outside of electoral processes.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the intense political polarization in India and the sensitivity surrounding the language used by opposition figures during protests.
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Saturday defended the use of the phrase “regime change” in a democracy, amid a political row over remarks by student activist Neha Bora and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.In a post on X, Chidambaram questioned the BJP's reaction to the phrase and said the Opposition's duty was to “oppose, expose and depose” the government.“Why is the BJP apoplectic with feigned rage on the use of the phrase 'regime change'? 'Regime change' is normal in a democracy.
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