# BJP attacks Congress over democratic institutions

> Telangana BJP leaders accuse Congress of trying to topple the government and running a smear campaign against the Election Commission.
- Title: BJP attacks Congress over democratic institutions · The Hindu
- Summary: Telangana BJP leaders accuse Congress of trying to topple the government and running a smear campaign against the Election Commission. Telangana BJP leaders…
- Keywords: bjp, congress, telangana, rahul gandhi, n. ramchander rao, g. kishan reddy, election commission of india, democratic institutions, news, politics, attacks, democratic
- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bjp-accuses-congress-of-undermining-democratic-institutions/article71592720.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:52:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bjp, congress, telangana, rahul gandhi, n. ramchander rao, g. kishan reddy, election commission of india, democratic institutions, news, politics
## BJP accuses Congress of regime change plot
Telangana BJP leaders said Congress is trying to topple the democratically elected government by joining forces inimical to the country.
## Ramchander Rao attacks Congress strategy
State president N. Ramchander Rao said Congress must answer for hobnobbing with forces conspiring for regime change by creating anarchy and violence like in Bangladesh.
## Kishan Reddy attacks Gandhi's conduct
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said Rahul Gandhi's conduct is highly irresponsible and he has been using intimidation tactics against Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar.

> Is the Election Commissioner responsible if people do not vote for you?
## BJP defends election revision process
Kishan Reddy said Congress is misrepresenting the Special Intensive Revision process as anti-democratic, though it was not newly introduced by the BJP.
## BJP warns of broader conspiracy
Kishan Reddy warned that deep state, media, foreign powers and domestic subversive elements have joined forces to orchestrate a major conspiracy against the government.
## Key takeaway

Telangana BJP leaders accused Congress of undermining democratic institutions and attempting regime change through illegal means.