BJP accuses Congress of 'anarchic model', foreign funding for protests
Synopsis
The BJP has weaponised an unverified sting operation to accuse the Congress-led INDIA bloc of orchestrating violent protests with alleged foreign funding of ₹5 lakh per day and of using women as shields — the sharpest ruling-party broadside against the opposition ahead of upcoming state elections.
Key Takeaways
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia addressed a press conference at BJP headquarters, New Delhi on 3 November , attacking the Congress and INDIA bloc over alleged 'anarchic' protest tactics.
Bhatia cited a sting operation by a mainstream media network alleging funding of ₹5 lakh per day for opposition-linked protests.
The BJP demanded an investigation into alleged foreign funding links connected to opposition-organised demonstrations.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was accused of promoting anarchy and disparaging India during overseas visits; the allegations are unverified independently.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and Jamiat leader Maulana Siraj Khan were also named in connection with the sting operation footage.
The Congress party had not issued a formal response to the specific allegations at the time of reporting.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, 3 November launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress and the broader INDIA bloc, accusing the opposition of pursuing an 'anarchic model' of regime change through violent protests rather than democratic means. The BJP's broadside came in response to what it described as revelations from a sting operation carried out by a mainstream media network.
Key Allegations at the Press Conference
Addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters in New Delhi, party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged that the sting operation had exposed a strategy by opposition-linked individuals to organise violent protests, purportedly drawing inspiration from unrest in Nepal, Bangladesh, and France. Bhatia claimed the operation revealed plans to deploy women as shields during demonstrations and alleged that funding of ₹5 lakh per day was being channelled into such activities.
Bhatia also demanded a detailed investigation into alleged links between opposition-connected figures and foreign organisations, stating that while democracy guarantees the right to protest, such demonstrations must remain peaceful and non-violent.
Targeting Rahul Gandhi
BJP's sharpest attacks were directed at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Bhatia alleged that Gandhi's conduct — including what he described as 'inappropriate touching and harassment of a woman police officer' — reflected a mindset that treats women as objects. He also criticised Gandhi for remarks made during overseas visits that the BJP characterised as disparaging towards India.
Bhatia called Gandhi 'Bhasmasur', saying: 'Leaders like Rahul Gandhi believe in anarchy and destruction, which is why people call him Bhasmasur. Rahul Gandhi has become a leader who seeks to bring anarchy to the country by destroying democracy and strangling it.' These are the BJP's claims and have not been independently verified.
Other Opposition Leaders Named
The BJP spokesperson also named Neha Bora and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut in his remarks. He claimed Bora drew inspiration from Bangladesh, while Raut had allegedly expressed a desire to turn India into Albania. NationPress could not independently verify the context or accuracy of these characterisations.
Bhatia also quoted a statement attributed to Jamiat leader Maulana Siraj Khan, reportedly captured in the same sting, in which Khan allegedly said: 'The day a Momin rises, no one will be able to control him.' Bhatia used this to allege that a 'destructive mindset' had been adopted by opposition parties, though these claims are contested and unverified independently.
Political Context and What Comes Next
The BJP's press conference is the latest escalation in an ongoing war of words between the ruling party and the INDIA bloc ahead of several state elections. Critics argue that such press conferences targeting the opposition are part of a calculated electoral messaging strategy. The Congress party had not issued a formal response to the specific allegations at the time of publication.
The sting operation and the BJP's response are likely to deepen political tensions, with demands for a formal probe into alleged foreign funding connections expected to feature prominently in parliamentary discourse in the coming weeks.
Point of View
Deliberate deployment of women as shields, and explicit comparisons to regime-change protests in Bangladesh and France. The Congress has not responded substantively, which will allow this framing to circulate unchallenged in the short term. The more significant question is whether the sting footage meets journalistic standards of verification — something neither the BJP nor the media network has publicly demonstrated — and whether any formal probe materialises or remains a campaign-season demand.
NationPress
3 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did BJP's Gaurav Bhatia allege about opposition protests?
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged at a press conference on 3 November that a sting operation by a mainstream media network exposed an 'anarchic model' of protest, with alleged daily funding of ₹5 lakh, the use of women as shields, and links to foreign organisations. He accused the Congress-led INDIA bloc of pursuing regime change through violent means rather than democratic processes.
What is the sting operation the BJP is citing?
The BJP referenced a sting operation carried out by an unnamed mainstream media network, which it claims captured individuals linked to the opposition discussing violent protest strategies, foreign funding, and drawing inspiration from unrest in Nepal, Bangladesh, and France. NationPress has not independently verified the contents or authenticity of the footage.
What did BJP say about Rahul Gandhi specifically?
BJP spokesperson Bhatia accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of believing in 'anarchy and destruction', calling him 'Bhasmasur'. He also alleged that Gandhi had behaved inappropriately towards a woman police officer and criticised India during foreign visits — all claims that the Congress has not yet formally rebutted.
Has the Congress responded to the BJP's allegations?
The Congress party had not issued a formal response to the specific allegations raised at the BJP press conference at the time of publication. A rebuttal, if any, is expected in the coming hours or days.
What action has BJP demanded following the sting operation?
The BJP has demanded a detailed government investigation into alleged foreign funding links connected to opposition-organised protests. It has also called for accountability over what it describes as the deliberate deployment of women at the front of demonstrations.
