Rijiju alleges anti‑India conspiracy in India mirrors France and Bangladesh unrest

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju claimed on Sunday that a conspiracy similar to the violent unrest seen in France and Bangladesh has been plotted in India by anti‑India gangs and some politicians to provoke young people. He said the plot aims to spark street violence, but reminded critics that India is not Bangladesh nor France. Rijiju added that any change of government must come through elections, not through the influence of George Soros or his Open Society Foundations. The statement came as Delhi witnessed protests this month over the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll. Demonstrators have also called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rijiju posted his remarks in Hindi on X, attaching a short video that featured recent comments from lawyer Prashant Bhushan, AISA leader Neha Bora, activist Yogendra Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He used the video to argue that these opposition voices are part of the alleged conspiracy. The minister’s comments revive the ruling BJP’s long‑standing accusations that Soros‑linked groups seek to undermine Indian interests.

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India’s electoral roll revisions have sparked political tension, and the ruling party often links domestic dissent to foreign interference, especially citing George Soros and the Open Society Foundations.