Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that protests by the Opposition will make no difference and are a result of frustration. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that opposition protests stem from frustration. Speaking to reporters in Haridwar, he stated that the government should continue working for the people and public support will continue. He mentioned that when the Opposition is frustrated, they stage such spectacles which make no difference.
BJP leader Mrityunjay Tiwari stated that the Constitution gives everyone the right to protest, but no one should create disorder.
Mrityunjay Tiwari accused the Opposition of targeting the Election Commission. He alleged that the Opposition is attempting to undermine democracy and the Constitution and acting at the behest of foreign powers. He added that protests cannot mean anarchy and stated that students should not be misled. These remarks follow a call for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and opposing the SIR exercise amidst a political confrontation with the
Election Commission of India over allegations of vote chori and electoral roll revision.
