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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over his explanation of the INDIA bloc's name and his recent comments during his US trip. The BJP has seized on an incident where, during an interaction with students at Georgetown University, Rahul Gandhi was reportedly asked about the full form of 'A' in the INDIA bloc, and took some time to respond. Sambit Patra, a BJP MP, used this as an opportunity to question Gandhi's grasp of the coalition's name, suggesting that he was unsure whether the 'A' stood for 'Alliance,' 'Appeasement,' 'Apraadh' (crime), or 'Arrogance.'
Patra went on to further criticize Gandhi by linking the 'A' to various actions of the Congress and its allies. He cited the TMC's alleged criminal activities in Bengal, the Congress's alleged appeasement policies in Himachal Pradesh, and the 'arrogance' of the coalition in dragging the CJI into political matters. This rhetoric paints the INDIA bloc as a group of morally dubious individuals who are willing to stoop to any level to gain power.
The BJP's criticism extends beyond the INDIA bloc's name and goes to the heart of Rahul Gandhi's recent trip to the US, where he made several statements that have drawn the party's ire. The BJP has accused him of making anti-national statements and hurting India's dignity, claiming he is aligning with forces that seek to divide the country. Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), asserted that Gandhi's statements expose the Congress's divisive tactics based on regionalism, religion, and linguistic differences.
Shah specifically mentioned Gandhi's support for the JKNC's agenda in J&K, which he described as anti-national and against reservation, and his comments on foreign platforms, which he claims threaten India's security. Shah also accused Gandhi of speaking about abolishing reservations during his US trip, calling this a reemergence of the Congress's anti-reservation stance. Rahul Gandhi, however, has clarified that his remarks on 'ending reservation' were misinterpreted, stating that his comments were made in the context of a fair and equitable India.
The BJP's relentless criticism of Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc highlights the fierce political rivalry between the two parties. The BJP is utilizing this opportunity to paint the Congress as a weak and divided party, while the Congress is trying to maintain its unity and project a strong front against the BJP. The upcoming elections will likely see a heated battle between the two parties, with both sides using all their resources to win over voters.
Source: 'A stands for...': BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's answer about INDIA bloc's name