Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of patronizing infiltrators and calling it the 'real treachery'. This came after Rahul Gandhi referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'traitor' during a recent election rally.
Goyal's Counterattack
Speaking to reporters, Goyal said, 'Rahul Gandhi's remark is a reflection of his frustration and the Congress party's desperation. The real gaddari (treachery) is being done by the Congress party, which has been patronizing infiltrators and appeasing vote banks for decades.' He further added that the Congress party's history is filled with instances of compromising national security for political gains.
Context of the Remark
Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh, had called PM Modi a 'traitor' over the issue of the Adani Group and alleged corruption. The BJP quickly seized on the comment, with several leaders demanding an apology and accusing Gandhi of using unparliamentary language.
Goyal also highlighted the Congress's stance on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), accusing the party of opposing measures that protect India's borders. 'The Congress party has always stood with those who want to destabilize the country. Their opposition to CAA and NRC is a testament to their anti-national agenda,' he said.
Political Reactions
The war of words between the BJP and Congress has intensified ahead of the upcoming state elections. Several BJP leaders have come out in support of Goyal's statement, while Congress leaders have defended Rahul Gandhi, saying his remark was taken out of context.
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said, 'Rahul Gandhi was referring to the prime minister's policies that have betrayed the interests of the common man. The BJP is twisting his words to divert attention from real issues like unemployment and inflation.'
The exchange highlights the increasingly polarized political climate in the country, with both parties trading barbs over nationalism and security.
