Taking a swipe at the rebel MPs, the Congress leader alleged that those driven by financial considerations could never genuinely serve the public interest. He claimed that individuals who could be influenced by money were unlikely to remain loyal to any political ideology or commitment.
The state Congress president also used the occasion to renew his party’s attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of eroding democratic and constitutional values. He alleged that the BJP’s pursuit of political power had transformed elections into contests driven by money and influence.
Sapkal further claimed that when electoral victories do not go in the BJP’s favour, efforts are made to attract winning candidates through inducements or to challenge electoral outcomes through institutional mechanisms. He described such developments as a serious threat to democratic functioning.
In a broader criticism of the political system, Sapkal alleged that public faith in institutions was being undermined. He claimed that democratic bodies, including legislatures and other institutions, were increasingly coming under political pressure, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
His remarks come amid growing political uncertainty following the rebellion by the six Shiv Sena-UBT MPs, a development that has triggered fresh tensions within the opposition bloc in Maharashtra.
With IANS inputs
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