Rahul Gandhi attempting to create 'anarchy' in India, says Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Synopsis
At a mass Democracy Protection March in Thiruvananthapuram, BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to replicate a 'Bangladesh-like situation' in India, charged the Congress with a U-turn on electoral roll revision, and alleged a covert Congress-CPI-M alliance — setting up a sharp new front in Kerala's political battle.
Key Takeaways
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create 'anarchy' in India at the Democracy Protection March in Thiruvananthapuram on 3 November 2026 .
Thousands of BJP workers marched from Ayurveda Medical College Junction to Manaveeyam Veedhi .
Chandrasekhar accused the Congress of double standards on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, noting senior Congress leaders had previously endorsed it.
He warned that a 'Bangladesh-like situation' would not be allowed in India, with ' 140 crore Indians ' standing to protect democracy.
Congress was also accused of remaining silent on PSC job aspirant protests in Kerala and of being soft on corruption allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government.
BJP Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday, 3 November accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of actively trying to create anarchy in the country, alleging that the party was relying on false propaganda, political deception, and deliberate attempts to divide people. The remarks were made at the conclusion of the BJP's Democracy Protection March in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Democracy Protection March
Thousands of BJP workers participated in the march, which began at Ayurveda Medical College Junction and concluded at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram. The event was organised as a show of strength and served as a platform for the party to mount a direct political offensive against both the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M).
Chandrasekhar's Charge on Electoral Roll Revision
Chandrasekhar accused the Congress of adopting a double standard on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He pointed out that Kerala Chief Minister and the state Home Minister had previously supported the exercise and stated that no eligible voter had been excluded. Senior Congress leaders Veerappa Moily and Kapil Sibal had also spoken in favour of the SIR, he claimed. Chandrasekhar challenged the party to explain why it was now opposing the exercise and, as he alleged, spreading false propaganda in Delhi.
Congress-CPI-M Alliance Questioned
The BJP leader alleged that Rahul Gandhi's campaign was being backed by what he described as 'failed political parties and family-run political outfits.' He accused the Congress and the CPI-M of joining hands to create political unrest despite their long-standing ideological differences, pointing to their joint programme at Ramlila Maidan as evidence. 'If Rahul Gandhi dreams of creating a situation similar to Bangladesh in India, it will not happen,' Chandrasekhar said. He added that the BJP and '140 crore Indians' would stand together to protect democracy.
Silence on PSC Aspirants and Corruption Allegations
Chandrasekhar also questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence on the problems facing PSC job aspirants in Kerala, asking why the Congress leader had not spoken up for candidates protesting over recruitment issues. He further alleged that the Congress was soft on corruption allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, claiming the two parties were shielding each other's political interests. He asserted that neither Rahul Gandhi, Pinarayi Vijayan, M.A. Baby, nor Akhilesh Yadav could derail India's march towards development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
What Comes Next
The BJP's march and the sharp rhetoric signal a sustained political offensive in Kerala ahead of the state's electoral cycle. This comes amid a broader national battle between the BJP and the Congress-led opposition over the SIR exercise, which has drawn protests in several states. How the Congress and CPI-M respond to the dual accusations — of double standards on electoral rolls and of covert political collaboration — is likely to shape the next phase of political exchanges in the state.
Point of View
A framing the BJP has used nationally to delegitimise street-level dissent. The double-standards charge on the SIR exercise is potentially the sharper political weapon: if the Congress did endorse the process earlier, the reversal hands the BJP a concrete contradiction to exploit. What is notably absent from the BJP's offensive, however, is any substantive rebuttal of the PSC aspirants' grievances — the very issue Chandrasekhar used to attack Rahul Gandhi's silence. The Congress-CPI-M joint optics at Ramlila Maidan also complicate both parties' positioning in Kerala, where they are electoral rivals, and the BJP clearly intends to press that contradiction hard going into the state's next electoral cycle.
NationPress
3 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar say about Rahul Gandhi in Thiruvananthapuram?
BJP Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to create anarchy in India, alleging the Congress was using false propaganda and political deception to divide people. He made the remarks at the conclusion of the BJP's Democracy Protection March in Thiruvananthapuram on 3 November.
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls controversy?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an electoral rolls update exercise. Chandrasekhar alleged that the Congress was now opposing and spreading misinformation about the process in Delhi despite senior Congress leaders — including Veerappa Moily and Kapil Sibal — and Kerala's Chief Minister and Home Minister having earlier supported it.
Why did Chandrasekhar mention Bangladesh in his speech?
Chandrasekhar used the Bangladesh reference to warn against any attempt to destabilise India through political unrest, saying that if Rahul Gandhi dreamed of creating a similar situation in India, it would not be allowed. He said the BJP and 140 crore Indians would stand together to protect democracy.
What did BJP allege about the Congress-CPI-M tie-up?
Chandrasekhar alleged that the Congress and the CPI-M, despite being ideological and electoral rivals in Kerala, were collaborating to create political unrest, citing their joint programme at Ramlila Maidan as evidence of what he described as a mutually protective political arrangement.
What was the BJP's charge on PSC job aspirants in Kerala?
Chandrasekhar questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence on protests by Public Service Commission (PSC) job aspirants in Kerala over recruitment issues, accusing the Congress leader of ignoring a significant local grievance while focusing on national political campaigns.
