‘India’s Situation Will End Up Worse than Even Bangladesh and Nepal’

Congress leader and Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari has issued a stern warning to the Central Government about India’s ongoing political and economic crises, along with growing public discontent. He stated that if the government fails to take effective measures to control the situation, India could face a crisis far worse than those seen in Bangladesh and Nepal. Speaking to the Indian news agency PTI on Thursday, November 5, Mr. Ansari made these remarks while discussing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission’s role and the nation’s overall political and economic landscape.

During the interview, Ansari said widespread resentment has built up among India’s youth. Recalling a recent visit to Delhi, he asserted that nearly 4 million young people are ready to take to the streets, awaiting direction from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ‘The country is on the brink of collapse,’ Ansari remarked, asking how many military personnel the government could deploy if such a massive youth force mobilizes. He further asked whether the army could truly halt a student-led movement.

Highlighting discontent across various sections of society, the Congress leader pointed out that farmers, the middle class, Dalits, tribals, and the Muslim community are navigating multiple challenges. He questioned the government’s preparedness to address these compounded crises. Warning PM Narendra Modi, Mr. Ansari cautioned that if the government fails to recognize the current reality, a state-of-emergency-like situation could emerge. He added that if conditions deteriorate further, the fallout could exceed the severity of recent unrest observed in Bangladesh and Nepal.

Mr. Ansari also raised serious concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, alleging that a massive number of voters have been omitted from the lists. He scrutinized the role of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the process. Concluding his remarks, Ansari stated that the Election Commission must account for the removal of 130 million names from the voter rolls, questioning the legitimacy of excluding such a vast section of the electorate.