Is Rahul Gandhi Leading a Campaign Against the ECI and Judiciary?

Bengaluru, Aug 5 (NationPress) BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka, Lahar Singh Siroya, on Tuesday accused the Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, of orchestrating a deliberate campaign aimed at undermining constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court.

Making his remarks on the social media platform X, Siroya stated that the Congress leadership was trying to “spread lies and create anarchy” to protect their party.

This statement followed comments made by Congress MLC B.K. Hariprasad after the Supreme Court cautioned Rahul Gandhi regarding his statements about the Indian Army.

Siroya expressed his disappointment, stating, “It is very unfortunate that Hariprasad, a sitting MLC in Karnataka and former Rajya Sabha member, has cast doubts on the Supreme Court of India.

“In his Kannada X post, Hariprasad has claimed that the Supreme Court’s remarks concerning Rahul Gandhi reflect not only the declining standards of the Court but also its endorsement of a dictatorial approach. Such accusations are very serious,” he noted.

He highlighted that Hariprasad referred to Rahul Gandhi as a “shadow prime minister” and questioned how an individual in a constitutional role could show disrespect to another institution.

Siroya further pointed out that Hariprasad shockingly accused the Supreme Court and certain High Courts of issuing “politically motivated observations and rulings.”

“I had always regarded Hariprasad as a seasoned politician. I never anticipated that he would make such grave accusations against the Indian judiciary,” Siroya remarked, emphasizing that while loyalty to the party is commendable, it should not overshadow loyalty to the nation.

Siroya asserted that Rahul Gandhi’s indiscretions are “well documented” and that he is “certainly not above the law.”

He added that Congress members seem to still hold the belief that “India is Indira and Indira is India,” indicating that their “Emergency-era mindset has yet to fade,” even 50 years after the Emergency was declared.

The BJP MP urged Rahul Gandhi to exhibit the “maturity, decorum, and propriety” that his constitutional position demands to earn respect.

“From my limited understanding, I don’t believe our Constitution mentions a 'shadow prime minister',” he clarified.

He concluded, “Whether Hariprasad’s statements could be deemed contempt of court is not for me to determine, but as a politician, I can identify a highly organized campaign under Shri Rahul Gandhi aimed at attacking institutions like the Election Commission and the Supreme Court.