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Congress says opposition must seek change only through polls

2026-10-16 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Congress said the Opposition should try to change the government only through elections. It rejected claims that protests are meant to create chaos or harm the country.

Pawan Khera said opposing government policies is part of a democratic duty. The story does not say whether there was any formal government reply or legal action.

What the reporting says

Congress rejected government accusations that Opposition protests are meant to create chaos and destabilise the nation, according to a party statement. The party said regime change should come only through elections, and spokesperson Pawan Khera said opposing government policies is part of the Opposition’s democratic duty. The reporting does not state any police action, legal step or formal government response.

Why it matters

Congress rejected the government’s allegation that Opposition protests aim to destabilise the nation. The party said it seeks regime change only through elections, and spokesperson Pawan Khera framed criticism of government policy as a democratic responsibility. The story also cites Pawan Khera referring to Pranab Mukherjee’s view of the Opposition’s role. No election date, protest location, or government response is stated.

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