Attack on democracy main threat to India, says Rahul Gandhi in Colombia

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) within the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (October 2, 2025), took a swipe on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities, asserting that the most important problem India is witnessing is the assault on its democracy.

Speaking at an occasion at EIA University of Colombia, Mr. Gandhi highlighted the problem of “structural flaws” and instructed that the nation’s numerous traditions have to be allowed to thrive.

“India has strong capabilities in areas like engineering and healthcare, so I am very optimistic about the country. But at the same time, there are also flaws in the structure that India has to correct. The biggest challenge is the attack on democracy taking place in India,” Mr. Gandhi mentioned.

The Congress chief argued that the democratic system stays essential for variety, permitting totally different traditions, customs, and concepts, together with non secular beliefs, to thrive. However, he added, the democratic system in India is below assault, which is a “major risk” or risk.

“India has multiple religions, traditions, and languages — in fact, the country is essentially a conversation between all these people and cultures. Different traditions, religions, and ideas require space, and the best method for creating that space is the democratic system,” Mr. Gandhi mentioned.

“Currently, there is a wholesale attack on this democratic system, and that is a major risk. Another big risk is the tension between different conceptions in parts of the country. With 16-17 major languages and many religions, it is crucial to allow these diverse traditions to thrive and give them the space they need,” he added.

Furthermore, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha lashed out on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) duo and mentioned that “cowardice” was on the coronary heart of their ideology. “This is the nature of BJP-RSS. If you notice a statement of the Foreign Minister, he said, ‘China is much more powerful than us. How can I pick a fight with them?’ At the heart of the ideology is cowardice,” the Congress chief mentioned.