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BJP Claims 40% of Ramlila Maidan Was Empty During INDIA Bloc Protest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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The BJP has stated that only 40% of the Ramlila Maidan was occupied during the INDIA bloc protest, dismissing the demonstration as a ‘super flop rally’.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has publicly declared that the protest organized by the INDIA coalition at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi was largely ineffective, citing that only 40% of the venue was occupied by demonstrators.
In a statement released on Tuesday, BJP officials highlighted the low turnout as evidence that the protest failed to mobilise public support. The party’s remarks came after the INDIA bloc staged a rally to demand a review of the government's handling of the economy and public services.
The BJP’s claim has sparked criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the protest’s impact cannot be measured solely by the percentage of occupied space. They also pointed out that the demonstration attracted significant media attention and drew participants from across the country.
The protest at Ramlila Maidan was part of a larger series of rallies held by the INDIA coalition across major Indian cities. While the BJP’s statement focuses on the Delhi demonstration, the opposition has maintained that the message of the protest resonated with many citizens.
The incident highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the ruling BJP and the opposition INDIA coalition, as both sides continue to contest the narrative over public support and legitimacy.
In a statement released on Tuesday, BJP officials highlighted the low turnout as evidence that the protest failed to mobilise public support. The party’s remarks came after the INDIA bloc staged a rally to demand a review of the government's handling of the economy and public services.
The BJP’s claim has sparked criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the protest’s impact cannot be measured solely by the percentage of occupied space. They also pointed out that the demonstration attracted significant media attention and drew participants from across the country.
The protest at Ramlila Maidan was part of a larger series of rallies held by the INDIA coalition across major Indian cities. While the BJP’s statement focuses on the Delhi demonstration, the opposition has maintained that the message of the protest resonated with many citizens.
The incident highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the ruling BJP and the opposition INDIA coalition, as both sides continue to contest the narrative over public support and legitimacy.