# Indian opposition allegations against BJP government > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-opposition-allegations-against-bjp-government > Updated: 2026-09-29T04:10:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has leveled several accusations against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government regarding the suppression of political opposition and dissent. Initially, Kharge alleged that the government utilizes central agencies, such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), to target political opponents. He further claimed the administration employs physical force against citizens, citing instances of lathi charges and violence against protesters. Following these claims, the focus of the opposition's criticism expanded to include the integrity of electoral processes. Kharge accused Chief Election Commissioner Ganesh Kumar of acting as a “puppet” for the BJP and called for his removal. The Congress party has demanded greater transparency in election procedures, specifically requesting the public disclosure of voter list changes and the provision of simplified voter data to all political parties to prevent information suppression. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Election Commissioner of BJP bias Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has accused Chief Election Commissioner Ganesh Kumar of bias toward the BJP, demanding his removal and greater transparency in voter list management. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mallikarjun-kharge-accuses-election-commissioner-of-bjp-bias ### 2026-09-28: Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP government of suppressing dissent Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of using central agencies against the opposition and physical violence against the public to suppress dissent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mallikarjun-kharge-accuses-bjp-government-of-suppressing-dissent --- Cite as: Indian opposition allegations against BJP government. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-opposition-allegations-against-bjp-government