Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, accused the Congress and other opposition parties of deliberately attempting to create an atmosphere of anarchy and destabilise India, while announcing a new nationwide campaign titled 'Remove Anarchy, Save Democracy'. Khandelwal said recent developments in the country were a clear reflection of the opposition's alleged efforts to undermine India's stability, unity, and integrity.

The Campaign and What BJP Alleges

Khandelwal stated: 'The Congress and opposition parties have decided to create an atmosphere of anarchy in the country and are making every effort to destabilise a stable India.' He added that the BJP would use marches across the country to inform citizens about what the party describes as attacks on India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty by opposition groups. The campaign marks a sharper political offensive by the ruling party amid a period of sustained street-level protests in several states.

Trade Losses in Delhi Amid Protests

Khandelwal raised alarm over the economic impact of ongoing protests, demonstrations, and sit-ins in New Delhi, particularly during the festive season. He claimed that trade losses in Delhi had been assessed at over Rs 4,000 crore as a result of disruptions to movement and business activity. 'This is our festive season, when trade increases significantly across the country, including Delhi, as consumers step out of their homes,' he said.

Highlighting Delhi's role as the country's largest trade distribution centre, the BJP MP said people from several states traditionally travel to the capital for festive shopping but had reportedly stayed away owing to the unrest. He urged the government to designate specific locations on the outskirts of Delhi for sit-ins, demonstrations, and protests, so as to limit disruptions to commerce.

BJP Criticises Jamiat Chief's Remarks

Khandelwal also criticised a social media post by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani, calling it 'unfortunate' and alleging it could disturb communal harmony. On Wednesday, Madani posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'Today, the mosques that are being martyred, Insha'Allah, will one day flourish again, and the echoes of Allahu Akbar will once again resound there. Those who are in power today will not remain tomorrow. Governments come and go, but no power in the world has been able to erase Islam, nor will it be able to in the future.'

Madani also said in the post: 'Previous governments used to target Muslims, but the current government is targeting not only Muslims but also Islam, their religious identity, and religious institutions. Communal forces should learn a lesson from the fate of the Soviet Union. Those who dreamed of erasing Islam themselves became a part of history, but Islam remains alive today.' Khandelwal responded: 'It is a very unfortunate statement and is, in a way, an attempt to disrupt communal harmony in the country. The more it is criticised, the less it is.'

Broader Political Context

The BJP's campaign launch comes at a time when opposition-led protests have intensified in parts of the country, generating friction between street-level political mobilisation and civic life in major cities. Critics argue that labelling protests as 'anarchy' risks delegitimising constitutionally protected dissent, while the BJP maintains that sustained disruptions to trade and public order cross a line. How opposition parties formally respond to the campaign, and whether the government acts on Khandelwal's suggestion regarding designated protest zones, will be closely watched in the days ahead.