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Smriti Irani Accuses Congress of Seeking Regime Change Amid Delhi Protests
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News18•15-10-2026, 23:40
Smriti Irani Accuses Congress of Seeking Regime Change Amid Delhi Protests
  • •BJP leader Smriti Irani has accused the Congress party of plotting a regime change amid ongoing protests in Delhi.
  • •The political confrontation has intensified over issues related to electoral integrity and the Election Commission of India.
  • •Irani strongly defended the Election Commission against opposition allegations and questioned their approach to the dispute.
  • •She expressed confidence in the BJP's electoral prospects, citing the party's strong governance record for upcoming contests.
  • •Her remarks come during a broader national debate concerning voter-list revisions and public confidence in Indian electoral institutions.

Key Questions Answered

Smriti Irani accused the Congress party of seeking regime change and trying to create political unrest through protests amid an ongoing political confrontation over electoral integrity and the Election Commission of India.

Smriti Irani defended the Election Commission and claimed that Rahul Gandhi acknowledged during an interaction with journalists that he lacked proof to support his allegations against the ECI.

Smriti Irani stated that any change of government must happen strictly through democratic elections rather than through protests, emphasizing that people wishing for change must go to the voters.