A recent episode of Kapil Sibal’s Dil Se programme on YouTube has ignited a firestorm of political debate, with Congress leaders appearing to advocate for civil disobedience against the Indian state. Speaking with Shiv Sena (UBT) RS MP Sanjay Raut, Congress RS MP Renuka Chowdhury, and RJD RS MP Manoj Kumar Jha, Sibal spoke or rather ranted on a variety of topics with the guests and also raised “concerns” about “media control”, electoral bonds, and government “suppression” – while Chowdhury went as far as to suggest that people must take to the streets in protest.
The discussion/rant centered around various topics and then touched upon media bias and the alleged muzzling of dissent, with Raut claiming that “half of the media is owned by coal contractors” and that the government has stifled any avenue for discussion, whether in Parliament or the press. The rest of them agreed and Chowdhury agreed, questioning where debates on crucial issues—such as the farmers’ protests and the recent Kumbh tragedy—can take place if Parliament refuses to entertain them.
However, Chowdhury’s remarks have raised eyebrows. “When people will come out on the streets, there will be civil disobedience; when people will recognize their rights that under the constitution, we the people, we will speak up for our rights, the country has seen this before and it will happen in the future as well,” she declared, hinting at mass protests and potential civil unrest.
Critics argue that such rhetoric amounts to open instigation against the government, with many interpreting it as a call for large-scale disobedience.
Rahul Gandhi: A Pawn of Foreign Interests?
The timing of these statements is also significant, as they come amid accusations that Rahul Gandhi is working at the behest of anti-India forces. His repeated calls for mass agitation, coupled with his alignment with divisive figures like George Soros—who has openly spoken about his agenda to destabilize India—have fueled speculation about foreign interference in domestic affairs.
The Congress party’s messaging increasingly appears to be veering toward confrontation with the Indian state rather than engagement within democratic institutions. Whether this signals a genuine political strategy or sheer desperation remains to be seen, but the implications are clear: calls for civil disobedience, if unchecked, could lead to dangerous instability.
The growing perception that Congress leaders are encouraging disorder rather than constructive opposition has alarmed political observers. With India facing multiple internal and external challenges, instigating protests and unrest could weaken national unity at a critical juncture. If the party continues down this path, it risks not just political irrelevance but also being seen as actively working against the interests of the country.
The question remains: Is Congress willing to sacrifice the nation’s stability for political gain? And if so, who is truly pulling the strings?
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