CM Yogi Slams Congress in Gorakhpur Over Double Standards and Delhi Protests

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-12 13:49:00

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp reprimand against the Indian National Congress on Monday morning from Gorakhpur, accusing the nation's oldest political outfit of orchestrating street-level anarchy to mask systemic electoral irrelevance. Delivering a scathing critique of the grand old party's leadership and democratic ethics, the Chief Minister asserted that voters see through the duplicity of self-congratulation during rare wins versus blaming Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission of India whenever poll verdicts go against them. Adityanath stressed that dragging constitutional watchdogs and judicial rulings into partisan crosshairs undermines democratic foundations and urged the opposition to abandon disruptive street tactics in favor of constructive policy engagement.

Double Standards on Mandates: Victory Claimed by Merit, Defeat Blamed on EVMs

Addressing media during his official visit to Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister focused on what he termed a persistent pattern of political deflection:

Hypocritical Electoral Narrative: Adityanath observed that Congress leadership readily takes full credit for democratic triumphs, yet systematically targets EVMs and the Election Commission of India when facing defeat at the hustings.

Intimidating Independent Institutions: The Chief Minister noted with concern that the party has normalized casting aspersions on judicial benches and public institutions whenever outcomes do not align with its political objectives.

Democratic Norms Disregarded: Labeling such conduct an erosion of established norms, Adityanath affirmed that public confidence can never be regained by undermining the statutory institutions that uphold the republic's electoral framework.

Disruption in the National Capital: Protests Sparking Civilian Harassment

The Chief Minister called out the ongoing opposition agitations in New Delhi for crossing the line between democratic dissent and unlawful disruption:

Harassment of Commuters: Adityanath emphasized that recent prolonged demonstrations in the capital have compromised daily life, creating chaos and distress for ordinary working citizens and commuters.

Putting Institutions in the Dock: He underscored that while peaceful dissent is an undisputed democratic right, using public demonstrations to harass the citizenry while attacking constitutional bodies represents complete lawlessness.

Call for Constructive Engagement: Urging Congress and its allies to step back from confrontation, the Chief Minister advised the opposition to bring forward concrete policy alternatives and participate in healthy parliamentary debate rather than misleading Indian youth.

Four Decades in the Political Wilderness: 41-Year Absence from Power in Uttar Pradesh

Highlighting long-term voter shifts, the Chief Minister challenged the Congress leadership to conduct genuine self-introspection:

Voter Rejection in UP Since 1985: Adityanath reminded party leaders that Uttar Pradesh showed Congress the door 41 years ago, keeping the outfit out of power across the state since 1985.

Diminishing National Footprint: Pointing out that state after state has progressively rejected the party due to policy inertia and corrupt legacies, the Chief Minister stressed that electoral revival requires a complete overhaul of party strategy and leadership rather than shifting blame onto democratic machinery.

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