Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 22, 2025, 10:20 AM
Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge compared Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to two bravehearts of India, Kittur Rani Chennamma and Jhansi ki Rani Lakshmibai. He described Priyanka Gandhi as a symbol of 'stri shakti' and Rahul Gandhi as a symbol of 'yuva shakti'. Kharge made the remarks at the Congress' 'Gandhi Bharat' event, organised to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.Praise for Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul GandhiKharge said, "Priyanka Gandhi is today's Kittur Rani Chennamma and Jhansi ki Rani. She took care of her family when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. She has immense potential to become a symbol of stri shakti. On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi is a symbol of youth, who is capable of giving a new direction to the country's future." He further said that Priyanka Gandhi stands firmly against the BJP and the RSS and has indomitable courage.Attack on Amit ShahThe Congress president accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "insulting" the Constitution and its architect B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. He said Amit Shah and his party were pretending to respect the Constitution. However, the Union Home Minister dismissed these allegations as "lies".Allegation of misuse of powerKharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of misusing power. He said the BJP is constantly attacking the Gandhi family, but they will not be able to stand before the Congress party and the people. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi's famous statement in Belagavi, Kharge said, "I want to live for India, I want to die for India."Comment on Ambedkar and BJPKharge accused the BJP of insulting Ambedkar's legacy and using it for their political gains. He said it was the Congress which supported Ambedkar and helped him win the election. At the same time, he accused the BJP and RSS of adopting a discriminatory attitude towards Dalits and backward communities.Reaction to the survey of mosquesKharge criticized the BJP and RSS regarding the survey of mosques in the country. He said, "They are looking for temples under mosques. This is dangerous for the unity and integrity of the country."Congress's messageIn the program, Kharge reiterated the ideology of the Congress and said that his party is committed to the unity and integrity of the country by rising above caste, religion and region. He accused the BJP of dividing the country and said that the Congress will strongly oppose this divisive politics.Conclusion:This statement of Mallikarjun Kharge clarifies the ideology of the Congress and his stand against the BJP. Describing Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi as symbols of women and youth power, he gave the message that the Congress is committed to giving a new direction to the country.