Jammu, October 15: Senior BJP leader and former Minister Bali Bhagat launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over its “soon-to-be ex-PM” remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the opposition of indulging in wishful thinking, spreading misleading narratives and resorting to political theatrics to regain public attention.
Reacting to Congress leader Sachin Pilot’s statement describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “soon-to-be ex-prime minister” and his demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of “vote chori,” Bhagat said Congress leaders were living in a world of political fantasy rather than accepting the democratic verdict and political realities of the country.
“Sachin Pilot and the Congress leadership are dreaming of Mungerilal ke haseen sapne. Calling Narendra Modi a ‘soon-to-be ex-PM’ does not make it a reality. Such statements only expose the frustration and desperation of a party that has repeatedly failed to present a convincing political alternative before the people of India,” Bhagat said.
He alleged that Congress had increasingly relied on provocative slogans, dramatic protests and repeated accusations against Prime Minister Modi to remain politically relevant. According to Bhagat, the opposition should focus on public issues, governance and constructive criticism instead of making predictions about the Prime Minister’s political future.
“Congress appears to believe that by repeating allegations against Narendra Modi and organising protests, it can somehow change public opinion overnight. The people of India are politically aware and understand the difference between genuine democratic opposition and a campaign driven by political desperation. Congress cannot befool the country indefinitely with manufactured controversies and sensational statements,” he said.
Commenting on the Congress-led opposition’s demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities, Bhagat said that allegations concerning elections must be examined through evidence and established constitutional and legal procedures.
He said that while every political party has the right to raise concerns about electoral processes and participate in peaceful democratic protests, serious accusations should not be treated as proven merely because they are repeated at political rallies or press conferences.
“If Congress has concrete evidence of electoral wrongdoing, it should place that evidence before the appropriate authorities and pursue the remedies available under the law. Simply shouting ‘vote chori’ and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner cannot substitute for evidence. Constitutional institutions must be allowed to function according to the law, without being subjected to political pressure campaigns,” Bhagat said.
He also criticised Congress for allegedly attempting to create suspicion around democratic institutions, asserting that electoral concerns should be addressed through transparent procedures and due process rather than political grandstanding.
Reacting to the opposition’s assertion that police action would not silence its protests, Bhagat said that the right to peaceful dissent is an important democratic principle, but political parties must also respect the law while organising demonstrations.
He said that neither provocative rhetoric nor confrontational politics could establish the truth of an allegation, adding that the merits of electoral complaints must be assessed on the basis of verifiable facts and appropriate legal proceedings.
“Congress leaders cannot expect every political campaign to be accepted as the truth simply because they take to the streets. Democracy gives everyone the right to express dissent, but it also demands responsibility, facts and respect for the law. Political slogans may generate headlines for a day, but they cannot replace credible evidence or a constructive agenda,” he added.
Bhagat said the Congress leadership should stop making premature declarations about the Prime Minister’s political future and instead explain its own vision for the country.
He maintained that electoral outcomes are determined by voters through the democratic process and not by political predictions made by opposition leaders.
“Congress can make as many predictions as it wants, but the future of the Prime Minister is decided by the people of India through elections, not by Sachin Pilot’s statements. The Congress leadership needs to understand that political wishful thinking is no substitute for public support,” Bhagat said.
Concluding his statement, the senior BJP leader said Congress should move beyond what he described as negative politics and focus on issues affecting ordinary citizens, including employment, development, infrastructure and economic opportunities.
“India needs a responsible opposition that raises genuine public concerns and offers practical solutions. Congress, instead of trying to revive its political fortunes through allegations and confrontations, should introspect on why its message is failing to inspire confidence. The people of India will not be misled by slogans alone,” Bhagat said.
