Political conflict intensifies regarding SIR and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, NDA prepares to respond through organizational campaigns and public relations
New Delhi. The political conflict has intensified in the capital over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. Leaders of opposition parties have been protesting continuously for the last three days. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have focused on strengthening public connect while continuing their organizational programmes.
The opposition is raising questions on issues related to the electoral process and voter list, while the BJP is responding to these allegations on political and public platforms. The strategy of the ruling coalition is not limited to just responding to the protests but also to maintain its reach at the social and regional level.
Opposition protest continues regarding SIR
Opposition parties including Congress have opened a front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition alleges that the SIR process may affect voters' rights. Leaders are protesting in the capital regarding this issue and are raising questions on the role of the Election Commission.
Criticizing the opposition movement, the BJP has said that instead of targeting constitutional institutions, the opposition should raise its concerns before the Election Commission. NDA leaders say that political opposition is a democratic right, but there should be a solid basis for the allegations being leveled against the institutions.
BJP's emphasis on increasing reach among the public
BJP has continued its organizational programs amid the protests. The party is especially engaged in increasing its reach to the youth and working on social and regional equations through the Seva Sankalp campaign.
The party's strategy is to maintain grassroots contact amid political controversies, in order to respond to political perception created by social media and public demonstrations. The leaders of BJP and its allies are responding to the allegations of the opposition and are also taking their programs forward.
BJP counterattacks on opposition's allegations
BJP held several press conferences on Thursday regarding the opposition's protests. Party leaders alleged that efforts were being made to create chaos in the capital in the name of protest. BJP spokespersons also raised questions over the behavior of the protesters and alleged misbehavior with policemen.
These allegations are statements of BJP leaders. The incidents that took place during the protests and the controversies surrounding them should be assessed on the basis of relevant videos, police accounts and other independent facts.
CJP's demonstration at Jantar Mantar on 10 October
Meanwhile, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced to protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10. This has added another protest program to the ongoing political activities in the capital.
CJP's movement is also related to the electoral process and the demand for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. In such a situation, the challenge remains for BJP and NDA to present their views at the level of public opinion and political dialogue along with the demonstrations of opposition parties.