BJP exposes Congress regime change plot as PM Modi boosts global ties
The BJP cited foreign investigative reports exposing opposition links to global networks aimed at destabilising Indian democracy.
The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a fierce political offensive against the Congress party on Thursday, presenting media reports of foreign-backed protest networks and accusing opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of acting against national interests in a coordinated regime change plot.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia cited investigative reports detailing how international groups have created a global network across nine countries to undermine elected governments. The report flagged a 101-group alliance involving communist organisation Progressive International, which BJP leaders accused of coordinating protest messaging in France, Albania, and India.
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had met representatives of Progressive International in New Delhi in April 2025. Bhandari questioned whether recent street demonstrations and planned protest marches were directly guided by foreign entities seeking political disruption in India.
While Congress attempted to counter the government by raising questions over past land transactions associated with the Ram Mandir Trust, the national focus remained firmly on national stability and governance accomplishments.
Demonstrating India's rising international profile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at Hyderabad House for wide-ranging strategic talks. Both leaders agreed to double bilateral trade by 2030 and expand co-development in high-technology and security sectors.
Key targets of the India-Poland bilateral agreement
| Sector | Key Agreement Details | Target Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Bilateral Trade | Expand trade in machinery, chemicals, and engineering | Double by 2030 |
| Strategic Co-development | Joint projects in defence, space, and nuclear energy | Immediate |
| Critical Resources | Technology sharing in critical minerals and coal gasification | Ongoing |
| Emerging Tech | Direct collaboration in AI, biotech, and mobility | Ongoing |
Highlighting the deep historical roots of the relationship, Prime Minister Modi recalled how Indian royal families sheltered Polish children during World War II, and acknowledged Poland's assistance in evacuating Indian students from Ukraine in 2022. Strategic momentum continues as India pairs domestic stability with expanding global partnerships.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bilateral trade target year | 2030 | Statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MEA |
| Global chaos groups flagged in investigation | 101 | BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia citing media report |
| Alleged meeting date at 10 Janpath with PI | April 10, 2025 | BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Rahul Gandhi | Leader of Opposition accused of foreign-linked political disruption. |
| Narendra Modi | Prime Minister of India who held bilateral strategic talks with Poland. |
| Indian National Congress | Accused of foreign ties and regime change motives by BJP. |
| Donald Tusk | Prime Minister of Poland visiting India to deepen bilateral ties. |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | Launched political attack alleging a regime change plot by Congress. |
