India: BJP accuses Congress of inciting unrest following Jharkhand minister's remarks

A political controversy has erupted in India following remarks by Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari, a Congress leader. Ansari claimed that 40 lakh youths are prepared to take to the streets upon a signal from Rahul Gandhi, warning that the situation could become worse than recent unrest in Bangladesh and Nepal.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned these statements, labeling them part of an “anarchy toolkit” intended to destabilize the country. BJP leaders, including spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari and Nitin Nabin, have demanded a response from Rahul Gandhi, questioning whether his silence constitutes tacit approval of the minister's comments.

In a separate but related exchange, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal criticized Sonia Gandhi regarding her remarks on democracy, invoking the 1975 Emergency to defend the current administration. Meanwhile, BJP leaders have challenged the opposition to engage in parliamentary debates rather than public rallies to address their grievances.