BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla. File.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (June 4, 2026) criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will no longer remain in office in a year’s time, accusing him of spreading propaganda.
Mr. Gandhi claimed on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) that Mr. Modi will not be the Prime Minister in a year’s time, as the “system that he once controlled is now shaken and collapsing internally”.
He further alleged that the Modi government may try to suppress the public pressure and impose something like an Emergency.
Reacting sharply to the remarks, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Gandhi’s comments reflect the Congress party’s own history and mindset.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla sharply reacted to Gandhi’s statements. “Rahul Gandhi comes from a family with a history of the Emergency. That is why he believes everyone is out to impose an Emergency. The Constitution was crushed only once in India, and that was done by Indira Gandhi. The way she undermined constitutional institutions and interfered with them is well known,” Mr. Poonawalla said in a video statement.
The ruling party also noted that the only Emergency imposed in the country was by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Mr. Poonawalla alleged that the real “emergency” is within the Congress party.
Claiming that Congress leaders are deserting the party one after another, Mr. Poonawalla said the Opposition party is “facing a revolt” against dynastic politics.
The BJP spokesperson also accused Mr. Gandhi of repeatedly making allegations against India’s institutions and harming the country’s image abroad.
Mr. Poonawalla alleged that Mr. Gandhi has earlier made misleading statements on issues ranging from the economy and Covid vaccines to national security matters.
“You weaken the morale of India’s armed forces by speaking against Operation Sindoor and India’s actions in Galwan. Even the Supreme Court has rebuked you,” he said.
“Stop this agenda of maligning India. Stop this ‘panic to profit’ politics. And remember that LoP does not stand for leader of propaganda,” he added.
Addressing tribal leaders from across the country at an event organised by the Adivasi Congress at the Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Mr. Gandhi on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) warned that while an “economic tsunami” is coming, the system is also revolting due to public pressure.
Published – June 04, 2026 04:11 pm IST
