Hubballi, Oct. 17 -- Dismissing the Opposition parties' rhetoric surrounding "regime change," Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that India's constitutional democracy is deeply rooted in public faith and cannot be destabilised like that of Pakistan or Bangladesh.

Speaking to reporters, Joshi reacted sharply to activist Neha Bora's controversial remarks and Rahul Gandhi's support for her, citing the Bangladesh uprising as an inspiration. He questioned why the Congress leadership was associating with elements advocating the overthrow of elected dispensations.

"Unlike Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Nepal, this cannot happen in India. Neha Bora has said, 'Bangladesh has i...