The Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday issued sharp criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, alleging that the kidnapping and assault of Ahilyanagar District Congress President Sachin Gujar amounted to “an attack on democracy” on Constitution Day. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal condemned the incident, calling it indicative of “growing authoritarianism” under the Devendra Fadnavis-led administration.

According to Congress leaders, Gujar was allegedly abducted and assaulted early on Wednesday by individuals linked to the BJP. They described the episode as “shocking, deliberate, and politically motivated,” particularly amid the ongoing election cycle. Sapkal said such acts threaten the democratic environment and raise concerns about the safety of opposition leaders and workers.