Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly criticized the opposition parties, accusing them of "irresponsible" behavior and attacking constitutional bodies. Rijiju's remarks come amidst disruptions in Parliament and ongoing debates surrounding the integrity of electoral processes.

Rijiju specifically targeted Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, alleging a pattern of maligning institutions such as the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Supreme Court whenever decisions do not favor them. He termed the Congress party's criticism of the Election Commission over alleged voter list manipulation as "bogus" and politically motivated. According to Rijiju, these attacks are part of a "dangerous conspiracy" to weaken democracy and tarnish India's global image. He also expressed concern over Congress disrupting parliamentary proceedings.

The Minister highlighted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a routine exercise, not a new or politically driven one. He pointed out the inconsistency in the opposition's stance, noting that they praised the same electoral rolls when they won elections in Maharashtra but criticized them when they lost. Rijiju also referred to Priyanka Gandhi's remarks questioning the judiciary's role in determining who qualifies as a "real Indian," asserting that if the Supreme Court cannot regulate citizens' behavior, then who will.

Amidst the uproar in the Lok Sabha regarding the Bihar SIR row, Rijiju defended the Election Commission's autonomy and emphasized that discussions on matters sub judice are not permissible in Parliament. He stated firmly that the House cannot have a discussion on the working of an autonomous body like the Election Commission and questioned whether the opposition was intent on breaking the rules and the Constitution.

Rijiju's broadside included claims that Rahul Gandhi's actions threatened constitutional institutions and aimed to discredit them. He suggested that Gandhi's repeated attacks on constitutional bodies were not isolated incidents but part of a larger scheme to undermine Indian democracy. He also claimed that some opposition leaders were distancing themselves from Gandhi's tactics.

The Union Minister's statements underscore the ongoing tension between the government and the opposition, with accusations of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and disrespecting constitutional bodies being central to the dispute. The government maintains its readiness to discuss all issues according to constitutional and parliamentary procedures, while the opposition insists on debates and discussions on matters of public interest.