Congress leader alleges theft of democracy by BJP leadership
BI News, New Delhi: In a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Congress president Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating the ‘theft’ of a government and engaging in the ‘purchase’ of Congress MLAs to secure political power.
Addressing a press conference, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Modi-Shah duo had engaged in unethical practices to undermine democratic processes, stating, “What we are witnessing today is not just a political disagreement; it is the theft of a government, and it is happening across the country. The Prime Minister and Home Minister are directly responsible for this assault on democracy.”
Gandhi claimed that the BJP had resorted to poaching Congress MLAs in an attempt to destabilize state governments where the Congress party had a significant presence. He accused the ruling party of using money and muscle power to lure elected representatives from the Congress, thereby compromising the integrity of the democratic mandate.
“The actions of the BJP leadership indicate a blatant disrespect for the democratic values enshrined in our constitution. Buying and selling elected representatives to engineer defections is a dangerous precedent that undermines the very essence of our democratic system,” Gandhi asserted.
The Congress leader called on the people of the country to remain vigilant against such tactics and to stand united in defending the principles of democracy. He urged the judiciary and other constitutional authorities to intervene and uphold the sanctity of elected offices.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a jibe on the BJP over Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s son’s cash deal video.
“Will PM Modi take action on the Minister’s son?” he said.pic.twitter.com/fE2AmPaWIo
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Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations, BJP spokespersons have dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated. They argue that defections are a result of internal issues within the Congress party and are not orchestrated by the BJP leadership.
The ongoing political spat between the two major political parties has intensified as state elections loom on the horizon. As the accusations and counter-accusations continue, the political landscape remains charged with tension and uncertainty. The coming weeks are expected to witness further developments as both parties jockey for position in the run-up to crucial state elections.
