Opposition to disruption of democratic institutions, protest aimed at creating instability: Kummanam Rajasekharan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive Committee member Kummanam Rajasekharan on Thursday (November 5) accused the INDIA bloc of trying to create political instability, saying opposition protests against the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls were aimed at undermining constitutional institutions.

Addressing a BJP Kannur district committee march titled ‘Save Democracy Against Anarchy’, he claimed that the 22-party opposition alliance had exhausted its options for protest and was now targeting the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the judiciary. The march was part of demonstrations organized by the BJP across the country.

Mr. Rajasekharan defended the SIR exercise by arguing that electoral rolls needed revision to remove names of deceased voters, people who had changed their residence and duplicate entries. He said voters had time to raise objections and submit documents to prove their eligibility. ECI was conducting this exercise transparently, he added.

He accused the Congress of blaming electoral roll revision for his repeated defeats.

Mr Rajasekharan said the BJP stood for principled politics and accused Rahul Gandhi of promoting violence and anarchy. He claimed that the BJP continued to enjoy public support, citing the victories of local bodies in Andhra Pradesh.

BJP state general secretary Shobha Surendran addressed the rally.

Published – 06 Nov 2026 21:51 IST