BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' targets Gandhi family's 'self-centric' politics: Nabin
Synopsis
BJP national president Nitin Nabin used a party event in Panaji to announce that the 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' campaign is squarely aimed at exposing what he called the Gandhi family's self-serving politics — while simultaneously targeting Kharge's 'baap' remark, Congress's electoral roll objections, and Rahul Gandhi's record on tribal dignity. The event doubles as a warm-up for Goa's 2027 assembly elections.
Key Takeaways
BJP president Nitin Nabin launched the nationwide 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' campaign from Panaji, Goa on 27 October 2026 .
Nabin accused the Gandhi family of treating the Constitution as 'the wishes of one family' and working only for its own interests.
He criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge 's 'baap' remark as an example of Congress 'insulting PM Modi's parents' out of frustration.
Nabin defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying Congress itself conducted SIR exercises during its tenure.
The BJP chief called for 'Jan Samvad' outreach programmes in Goa over the next two months, with an eye on the 2027 Goa Assembly elections .
Nabin alleged Congress's silence on misconduct allegations involving 11 female students at JNU and a Congress MP undermines its women's rights posturing.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, declared that the party's nationwide 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' campaign is a direct response to what he termed the Gandhi family's self-serving approach to politics. Speaking at a BJP event in Panaji, Goa — during a two-day visit to the state — Nabin accused the Indian National Congress of being 'frustrated' and 'desperate', and said the party had reduced the Constitution to 'the wishes of one family.'
The Campaign and Its Target
Nabin framed the 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' drive as a grassroots counter-offensive against what the BJP characterises as Congress's dynastic politics. 'For them, the Constitution only means the wishes of one family. Whatever that family desires, they want it to become the law of the land. But that will never happen. The people of India understand this very well... This family lives for itself and works only for its own interests. That is why the BJP has decided to launch the campaign 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' across the country,' Nabin said, addressing party workers.
He added that the BJP believes in 'directly engaging with the people and exposing the true faces of those who mislead them.'
Attack on Kharge's 'Baap' Remark and Congress Culture
Nabin pointedly criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's recent 'baap' remark, calling it emblematic of a culture of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parents when party leaders grow 'frustrated and desperate.' 'I would like to tell the Congress president that it is because of this culture and conduct that the party is declining today. There is still time to introspect and reform. Otherwise, there may come a time when there will be no one left willing to associate with the Congress,' he said.
He also referenced a Congress worker — reportedly the individual whose remarks Kharge was responding to at a Bihar event — saying the worker himself had acknowledged that if the party continues on its current path, Modi would remain in power. Nabin argued that Congress's own cadre is 'holding up a mirror' to its leadership, which refuses to learn.
Electoral Rolls, Emergency, and Double Standards
On the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls — a subject Congress has questioned — Nabin maintained that such exercises have been conducted in the past as well, including during Congress-led governments, and were supported by the then-Opposition rather than challenged. 'Decisions regarding proper voter identification and voter rolls are made through an established process,' he emphasised.
Invoking the imposition of the Emergency under the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Nabin accused Congress of historically 'sidelining' democracy. He further alleged that Election Commission officials who retired had been 'rewarded' by Congress governments, saying the party cannot answer questions on the matter.
On what he called Congress's double standards, Nabin said: 'When the public elects them, they say democracy is alive. When voters reject them, they claim democracy is under threat. If they win in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, or West Bengal, democracy is functioning. If they lose, democracy is endangered. The public can clearly see this double standard and hypocrisy.'
On Women, Tribal Dignity, and Rahul Gandhi
Nabin invoked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's 'Smash the Patriarchy' remark and questioned why Congress remained 'silent' when allegations of misconduct against 11 female students at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) emerged — allegations he said involved a Congress MP. He did not name the MP.
Nabin also accused Rahul Gandhi of mishandling a Kunbi shawl — a symbol of tribal identity — during a Goa visit, drawing a parallel with a similar episode involving a 'gamosa' in Assam. He alleged that 'someone who has insulted the country's first tribal woman President would hardly understand the significance of symbols of respect.'
Reiterating Prime Minister Modi's commitment to implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Nabin said the BJP is confident that women will receive their 'rightful representation' in Parliament and state Assemblies under BJP-led governance.
Goa 2027 and the Road Ahead
Nabin urged BJP workers in Goa to organise 'Jan Samvad' programmes over the next two months to brief the public on the party's work at national, state, and booth levels, and to hold separate outreach drives for first-time voters. 'The dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 can be realised only if the BJP remains strong, because the Opposition lives only for itself. The party will fulfil its resolve to make the lotus bloom once again in Goa in 2027,' he declared.
As the BJP's nationwide campaign gathers momentum ahead of several state elections, how the Congress responds to these charges — and whether it can consolidate its base against a coordinated BJP outreach — will shape the political narrative in the months ahead.
Point of View
Remove Anarchy' campaign is less a policy response and more a preemptive framing exercise — a bid to neutralise Congress's own 'democracy under threat' narrative before it gains traction. By tying the campaign to Emergency-era history and dynastic politics simultaneously, the BJP is attempting to invert its opponent's language. What's notable is the Goa dateline: Nabin's visit, and the explicit mention of 'making the lotus bloom in 2027', signals that even nationwide campaigns are being calibrated for state-level electoral arithmetic. The references to JNU misconduct allegations and the Kunbi shawl episode suggest the BJP is also preparing a counter-narrative on women's rights and tribal respect — two fronts where Congress has sought to make ground. Whether the campaign can cut through beyond the converted will depend on whether it produces concrete grassroots mobilisation rather than press-conference politics.
NationPress
27 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' campaign?
It is a nationwide campaign launched by the BJP to counter what the party calls the Gandhi family's self-serving politics and Congress's alleged attempts to spread 'anarchy.' BJP president Nitin Nabin announced the campaign's objectives at a party event in Panaji, Goa, on 27 October 2026.
What did Nitin Nabin say about Mallikarjun Kharge's 'baap' remark?
Nabin called the remark emblematic of Congress leaders resorting to insulting Prime Minister Modi's parents whenever they become 'frustrated and desperate.' He warned Kharge that this 'culture and conduct' is why the Congress is declining, and that there is still time to introspect.
Why did Nabin defend the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?
Nabin argued that SIR exercises have been conducted in the past, including during Congress-led governments, and were supported by the then-Opposition rather than opposed. He said voter identification decisions follow an established process and accused Congress of 'misusing' Constitutional institutions.
What is the BJP's Goa strategy mentioned by Nabin?
Nabin called on BJP workers in Goa to hold 'Jan Samvad' outreach programmes over the next two months to inform citizens about party work at national, state, and booth levels, and to separately engage first-time voters. He declared the party's intent to win the Goa Assembly elections in 2027.
What allegations did Nabin make about Congress and women's issues?
Nabin questioned Congress's silence on alleged misconduct involving 11 female students at Delhi's JNU and a Congress MP, arguing it contradicts the party's women's rights rhetoric. He also reiterated BJP's commitment to implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam for women's representation in Parliament and state Assemblies.
