Archive · 22 Jul 2026
BJP Challenges Congress Over Protests
Hemant Khandelwal, the BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh, said his party is ready to challenge the Congress.
He made this statement during a protest outside the Congress office.
The BJP gathered thousands of workers quickly to show their strength.
Khandelwal accused the Congress of spreading lies and creating chaos.
He said the Congress should be a constructive opposition.
The Congress was protesting against a police action on students in New Delhi.
The BJP wants the Congress to act responsibly instead of causing trouble.
Hemant Khandelwal, BJP state unit president, challenged the Congress during a sit-in protest outside their office.
The BJP gathered thousands of workers quickly to demonstrate their strength and readiness.
Khandelwal accused the Congress of spreading lies and creating chaos in the country.
The Congress protested against the lathi charge on students and youths at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
The BJP urged the Congress to play a constructive role in opposition rather than causing disruption.
- Who
- Hemant Khandelwal (BJP), Rahul Gandhi (Congress)
- What
- BJP challenges Congress over protests
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- In response to Congress protests and to highlight differences in political approaches
BJP's Perspective
Congress's Perspective
Nature of Protests
BJP's Perspective
The BJP views the Congress's protests as disruptive and chaotic, spreading lies about democratic institutions and propagating against India abroad.
Congress's Perspective
The Congress sees its protests as a legitimate response to issues like the lathi charge on students and youths at Jantar Mantar.
Role of Opposition
BJP's Perspective
The BJP believes the Congress should play a constructive role in opposition rather than creating chaos.
Congress's Perspective
The Congress likely views its actions as necessary to highlight government failures and protect democratic values.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Wednesday
- BJP Leader
- Hemant Khandelwal
- Congress Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Protest Location
- Outside Congress office
- Congress Protest Route
- Red Cross Square to Congress office
- Congress Protest Issue
- Lathi charge on students and youths at Jantar Mantar