Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, May 20: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling him the “Rahu” of Indian politics and accusing him of disturbing the country’s political discourse.
The remarks came after Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a rally in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly described Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as “traitors” who had “sold India”.
Responding at a press conference, Nabin said Gandhi’s comments were deeply “unfortunate” and accused him of insulting not just the Prime Minister but also the people of India.
“You have not only insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but you have insulted 140 crore people of this country,” he said, adding that public support had repeatedly ensured electoral victories for Modi despite such criticisms.
Nabin further alleged that Gandhi’s statements reflected an “anarchist mentality” and stemmed from political frustration.
He said the tone of Gandhi’s remarks was inconsistent with India’s political culture, which, according to him, is based on decency, mutual respect and social harmony.
Criticising the Congress party, Nabin accused its leadership of weakening national institutions and failing to support the armed forces in the past. He also claimed that India’s security situation had improved significantly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Referring to cross-border security, he said that India’s approach had made neighbouring countries “more restrained” and credited the government for strengthening national defence and internal security.
Nabin also questioned Gandhi’s choice of words, asking whether actions against extremism or terrorism could be labelled as betrayal.
“Is it wrong to end Naxalism or protect the country?” he asked, while alleging that previous Congress governments had failed to act decisively in matters of national security.
He concluded by warning that such remarks would have political consequences and intensified his criticism of the Congress leadership.