New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Monday accused opposition leaders of orchestrating a "street drama" in an attempt to cover their bad policies by triggering nationwide chaos and attacking constitutional bodies.
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "What kind of drama are they trying to pull by protesting at the Supreme Court? Attacking all the constitutional institutions. They're trying to cover up their bad policies. Is that ever possible? Sometimes it's the Election Commission, sometimes it's the Supreme Court. This is all an attempt to create chaos," he said.
Further, terming the Leader of the Opposition "immature," Union Minister Singh said that he is acting like a "street-smart" leader trying to generate temporary noise
"He is completely immature. He has absolutely nothing to do with maturity. The way a street-smart leader who makes a lot of noise on the street thinks he's hit the mark, but he hasn't. What kind of competition are you going to put up against PM Modi?" he questioned.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Minister underlined that he aims to transform India into a fully developed nation by 2047, adding that the Opposition cannot compete with the Prime Minister through "street drama."
"PM Modi wakes up in the morning. Right up until he goes to sleep at night, filled with patriotism. He stays devoted. He does everything that benefits this country. He has set a big goal to build a developed India by 2047. What kind of competition are you going to put up against PM Modi? Are you going to compete with Modi ji by doing street drama and acting? PM Modi works on the ground. So sir, you should step onto the ground first," he said.
The remarks came after thousands of political workers and civil rights activists marched under the INDIA bloc banner for a march to the Supreme Court seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Meanwhile, the protesters waved national flags, held placards and raised slogans alleging irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The protest march was led by leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Akhilesh Yadav. The 'March for Democracy' brought key stretches of the capital, including Barakhamba Road and Mandi House, to a standstill.
Meanwhile, the protesters waved national flags, held placards and raised slogans alleging irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Despite the presence of high security, the INDIA bloc delegation has registered a strong protest against the Election Commission and, with them vowing to continue, the issue continues to dominate. (ANI)
"Trying to cover their bad policies": Lalan Singh terms Opposition protests at Supreme Court "street drama"
