Congress Leader Criticizes BJP’s Tactics Against Rahul Gandhi
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Synopsis
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari accused the BJP of using a ‘dirty trick’ to target Rahul Gandhi following court summons related to alleged defamatory remarks about the Indian Army. Tiwari affirmed their support for Gandhi amidst ongoing legal challenges.
Key Takeaways
- BJP accused of targeting Rahul Gandhi.
- Legal summons related to comments on Indian Army.
- Gandhi's statement made during Bharat Jodo Yatra.
- Defamation case filed by Uday Shankar Srivastava.
- Tribute paid to Acharya Satyendra Das by Tiwari.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (NationPress) In light of the recent court summons issued to the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged defamatory comments about the Indian Army, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari has accused the BJP of employing a ‘dirty trick’ to target Opposition leaders.
Tiwari expressed that the BJP is feeling threatened and anxious about Rahul Gandhi's rising popularity, prompting them to utilize their 'dirty tricks' department to tarnish his reputation.
In an interview with IANS, Tiwari stated, “This is BJP’s dirty trick to target our top leadership, whom they fear the most. They struggled in the last elections because of him. They want to keep Rahul Gandhi entangled in legal battles in some way or another. But we stand by justice and firmly uphold what has been said. We are confident that the court will deliver justice, and the allegations against him will be proven false.”
The controversy originates from a statement made by Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022.
He had claimed that “Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh,” a remark aimed at criticizing the government’s management of border tensions with China. This statement received significant backlash, with numerous critics labeling him as “anti-national.”
Uday Shankar Srivastava, the former director of the Border Roads Organisation, lodged a complaint against Gandhi, asserting that the remarks were defamatory and greatly offended the sentiments of the armed forces.
Consequently, the court registered a defamation case and issued the summons.
Additionally, Pramod Tiwari spoke about the passing of Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ayodhya Ram temple.
“Acharya Satyendra Das had been associated with the temple since the beginning of the dispute. He continued to perform worship even then, living in a small room. He spent his entire life with great simplicity. When the new temple was built following the Supreme Court’s order, he continued in his role. People deeply respected his simplicity, dedication, and devotion to worship. I humbly pay my tribute to him,” Tiwari remarked.
