New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised sharp criticism against the Congress party, claiming that the opposition’s mega rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan is aimed less at electoral issues and more at targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The allegations come after visuals circulated showing some Congress workers reportedly raising provocative slogans against the Prime Minister during the event.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the Congress’s agenda is “crystal clear,” alleging that the party is using the rally’s stated focus on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a cover to launch a political attack on the Prime Minister. “It’s not about SIR. It is about Sanvidhan pe Vaar… In the name of SIR, they want to eliminate PM Modi,” Poonawalla said in a post on X, highlighting that the party has reportedly criticized the Prime Minister over 150 times in recent months. He also cited remarks by Rahul Gandhi that, according to the BJP, involved threatening the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The Congress organized the massive gathering to mobilize public opinion against what it calls “vote theft” and alleged discrepancies in the voter revision process. Thousands of party workers, leaders, and supporters from across the country attended, turning Ramlila Maidan into a hub of nationwide political activism. Party leaders insist the rally is meant to raise awareness about electoral integrity and ensure that voter lists are updated accurately ahead of upcoming elections.
However, the BJP’s narrative frames the Congress’s actions as a politically motivated campaign targeting the Prime Minister rather than a genuine effort to protect voter rights. The controversy has intensified political rhetoric ahead of the elections, with social media platforms and news outlets flooded with clips from the rally showing opposing slogans and statements.
As both parties continue their campaigns, the Delhi rally has emerged as a flashpoint in the ongoing battle over voter rights, election integrity, and political messaging. Observers note that the heightened rhetoric may fuel further polarization between the two major national parties in the weeks leading up to voting.