No place in democracy for those who don't believe in it: BJP President Nadda targets Rahul Gandhi

What kind of statements he makes, Mr. Nadda asked, saying people of India do not listen to him, but merely tolerate him.

BJP president J.P. Nadda on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of overstepping all bounds of democracy and said he should be sent packing "lock, stock and barrel" in a democratic manner.

"Those who do not believe in democracy have no place in democracy," Mr. Nadda said in his virtual address after inaugurating the 'National Youth parliament' of his party's youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, being held in Chennai.

The Congress has become mentally bankrupt, Mr. Nadda said while alleging that Mr. Gandhi "instigated" foreign powers like the U.S. and European countries to interfere in India's internal affairs by claiming that they were "oblivious" while democracy was under threat in India.

"Rahul Gandhi has crossed all bounds of democracy," he said.

What kind of statements he makes, Mr. Nadda asked, saying people of India do not listen to him, but merely tolerate him.

"Rahul Gandhi not merely insulted the nation by his shameful remarks about the democratic values of India, but has also invited the foreign nations to intervene in our country," the BJP president said.

The Congress, however, has rejected the BJP's charge, with Mr. Gandhi seeking permission to speak in Parliament to answer the ruling party members' criticism of his comments in Britain.