‘Your Intentions Will Never Succeed’: Nitin Nabin Targets Rahul Gandhi Amid Delhi Protests

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders of attempting to destabilise the country, describing their approach as an “Urban Naxal” mindset amid protests over electoral-roll revisions.

Addressing a press conference, Nabin alleged that the Opposition was challenging constitutional institutions and disrespecting the public mandate. His remarks came as Delhi Police intensified security during Saturday’s mobilisation at Jantar Mantar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

“Rahul Gandhi, your intentions will never succeed,” Nabin said.

He argued that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had worked over the past 12 years to tackle terrorism and Naxalism, while accusing some Opposition leaders of seeking to create instability.

NABIN ACCUSES OPPOSITION OF DISRESPECTING MANDATE

Nabin said India’s youth were committed to the Constitution and democracy and would reject insulting language directed at people holding high public office. He also targeted Arvind Kejriwal and leaders of the INDIA bloc.

“Challenging democracy in the name of the Constitution while relying on falsehoods amounts to an insult to the public mandate,” he said.

The BJP president attributed the Opposition’s conduct to frustration over repeated electoral defeats and alleged that its leaders were relying on foreign forces to destabilise India.

He warned that the government would act against attempts to incite tension and said BJP workers would counter such efforts through their engagement with the public.

“The Govt of India will deal strictly with the attempts you are making to incite tension,” Nabin said.

He added that Modi remained committed to building a “New India” and that the BJP would work towards development, peace and prosperity.

SECURITY CHECKS AT DELHI’S BORDERS

Police strengthened security at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi-Noida border, the Badarpur border and other locations across the capital.

Vehicle checks were intensified along routes connecting Delhi with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, with personnel stationed at key entry and exit points. Delhi Police maintained that permission for the demonstration had not been granted.

Separately, the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita across the district from October 10 to October 20.

The mobilisation comes amid a broader confrontation between Opposition parties and the Election Commission over allegations of electoral irregularities and the SIR exercise.

CJP URGES PEACEFUL PARTICIPATION

The Cockroach Janta Party, which called the “Jantar Mantar 2.0” demonstration, issued a statement on Saturday urging participants to remain peaceful, avoid violence and follow lawful instructions.

The group has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and opposed SIR. It maintained its mobilisation call despite the denial of police permission.

Its statement asked participants to avoid physical confrontations, threats, stone-pelting, arson and damage to public or private property. It also urged them not to force their way through barricades or carry objects that could be used to injure others.

Participants were asked to keep routes clear for ambulances, fire engines and other emergency services, and to avoid obstructing hospital entrances.

The group also advised supporters to verify information before sharing it, refrain from circulating misleading videos or rumours, and avoid hate speech and personal attacks.

If tensions escalated, participants were urged to move away from confrontations, alert coordinators and help vulnerable people reach safety. Those detained were advised to remain calm, avoid physical resistance and seek legal assistance.

With inputs from ANI.