Union minister Rijiju claims opposition plotting unrest amid anti-SIR protests
Union minister Kiren Rijiju alleged on Sunday that opposition parties are colluding to spark violence in India during anti-SIR demonstrations, likening the threat to unrest seen in Bangladesh and France.
Kiren Rijiju warned that political rivals are attempting to provoke disorder as anti-SIR protests spread across the country. He suggested the opposition's tactics aim to replicate the kind of turmoil experienced in Bangladesh and France. The minister's remarks came amid growing tensions over the controversial SIR legislation. No specific opposition figures were named, and the claim remains unverified. Authorities have not reported any incidents of violence linked to the protests so far.
Why it matters
The allegation raises political tensions and could influence public perception of the anti-SIR protests in India.
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