Hamid Ansari supports recent opposition protests; BJP hits back

Hamid Ansari supports recent opposition protests; BJP hits back

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari’s remarks regarding ongoing protests—sparked by allegations of vote rigging and demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar—have intensified the political debate. Ansari stated that those protesting are “our own people” and belong to this very nation. While the TMC welcomed his comments, the BJP targeted him for appearing to support the protests, some of which have turned violent. Amidst opposition questions regarding the ‘Special Intensive Revision’ (SIR) process for the electoral rolls, the political confrontation has escalated further.