BJP Hits Back at Congress Over SIR Row, CM Mohan Yadav Demands Rahul Gandhi’s Apology and Resignation

The Election Commission’s recent clarification on the Scheduled Indian Resident (SIR) controversy has become a flashpoint in Madhya Pradesh politics. The commission’s statement, which addressed procedural ambiguities raised during the last election cycle, was interpreted by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a vindication of its stance.

In response, senior BJP leaders in the state, including Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state president Hemant Khandelwal, publicly challenged the opposition Congress party’s earlier accusations. They argued that the Congress narrative was politically motivated and lacked factual basis.

Both leaders demanded that senior Congress figure Rahul Gandhi issue a formal apology to the people of Madhya Pradesh and step down from any party position he holds. The demand was framed as a call for accountability and an attempt to shift the political momentum ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

The episode underscores the intensifying rivalry between the two national parties in the state, with the BJP seeking to portray itself as the defender of procedural integrity while casting the Congress as a source of misinformation.

Political analysts note that such confrontations are likely to shape voter perceptions as the next state elections approach, making the SIR issue a potential litmus test for party credibility in Madhya Pradesh.