BK Hari Prasad Defends Congress Protests, Accuses BJP of Targeting Democracy | News18

News18 - Oct 18, 2026

A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the Congress and the BJP after Karnataka Congress leader BK Hari Prasad dismissed the BJP’s “toolkit” allegations as childish. Taking aim at BJP president Nitin Nabin, Hari Prasad alleged that the BJP leader was merely echoing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) line.Defending the Congress’s actions, Hari Prasad asserted that the party has the democratic right to protest in defence of democracy and the Constitution. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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