Shimla, Oct. 18 -- BJP Himachal Pradesh State General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday questioned the Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged plans for "regime change", claims of payments to protesters and an alleged assault on a woman police officer, saying that violence and disorder cannot be justified in the name of democracy and the Constitution.

In a press statement, Katwal said peaceful protest was a constitutional right, but attempts to destabilise democratic institutions through violence, threats or unconstitutional activities could not be accepted.

Referring to discussions and allegations surrounding "regime change", he said the only constitutional means of changing a government in India was through the pe...