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BJP Press Conference: Saurav Says Modi-Shah Turned Election Commission Fight Against Them
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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During a BJP press briefing, spokesperson Saurav asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have transformed the ongoing dispute with the Election Commission into a battle that harms their own position.
New Delhi – In a press conference held by the Bharatiya Janata Party, party spokesperson Saurav highlighted what he described as a strategic misstep by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He claimed that the two leaders have inadvertently turned the Election Commission's legal challenges into a confrontation that could backfire on the government.
Saurav emphasized that the Election Commission's recent actions, which include scrutiny of electoral processes and potential investigations, are now being framed by the leadership as a personal contest rather than an institutional matter. According to him, this shift could erode public confidence and provide opposition parties with a narrative of governmental overreach.
The remarks came amid heightened media attention on the Election Commission's role ahead of upcoming state elections. While no specific policy details were discussed, the BJP spokesperson warned that the current approach might weaken the party's standing with voters.
No response was recorded from the Prime Minister's office or the Home Ministry at the time of reporting.
Saurav emphasized that the Election Commission's recent actions, which include scrutiny of electoral processes and potential investigations, are now being framed by the leadership as a personal contest rather than an institutional matter. According to him, this shift could erode public confidence and provide opposition parties with a narrative of governmental overreach.
The remarks came amid heightened media attention on the Election Commission's role ahead of upcoming state elections. While no specific policy details were discussed, the BJP spokesperson warned that the current approach might weaken the party's standing with voters.
No response was recorded from the Prime Minister's office or the Home Ministry at the time of reporting.