Face Off: Yogendra Yadav & Rakesh Sinha on Street Protests and Regime Change

In this debate on Face Off, political scientist and Swaraj India co-founder Yogendra Yadav and former Rajya Sabha MP Rakesh Sinha examine the nature of ongoing public agitations and allegations of foreign interference. Yadav contends that legitimate dissent must remain anchored within the constitutional framework, stressing that regime change must only signify the democratic transfer of power through elections rather than unconstitutional insurrection. Countering the arguments, Sinha asserts that democratic institutions guarantee peaceful demonstration but warns against external narratives and agitations that deviate from Gandhian principles. The discussion delves into recent statements made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the validity of street protests, and institutional accountability.