Will the Public Accept Derogatory Slogans Against PM Modi at Congress Protests?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- BJP condemns derogatory slogans aimed at PM Modi during Congress protest.
- Public sentiment plays a crucial role in political discourse.
- Congress protests against alleged election manipulation.
- Political respect is essential for healthy democratic dialogue.
- Involvement of senior Congress leaders highlights the protest's significance.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (NationPress) BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra vehemently criticized Congress' protest over 'vote chori', where offensive slogans were aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the public "will not tolerate" such disrespect towards their "cherished leader".
Congress activists and leaders convened at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday to protest against alleged 'vote chori', claiming that the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) are colluding to rig elections.
However, the demonstration sparked controversy as several attendees were heard chanting derogatory slogans aimed at Prime Minister Modi.
As chants resonated throughout the area, some participants were heard shouting, 'Modi teri kabra khudegi, aaj nahi to kal khudegi' (Modi, your grave will be dug, if not today, then tomorrow), along with 'Vote chor, gaddi chhord', aimed directly at the Prime Minister.
Throughout the protest, party supporters continued to voice similar offensive slogans while displaying placards and banners.
During a press briefing in Delhi, Patra stated, "During the rally at Ramlila Maidan organized by the Congress over alleged vote theft, some Congress members reportedly raised slogans saying, 'Modi, teri kabra khudegi.' I have not personally heard this slogan, but I will examine it closely. If such slogans were indeed raised, it indicates that Congress is still oblivious to public sentiment. Whenever they have resorted to abusive language against PM Modi or his family, the public has rejected them."
"Recently, one of their spokespersons circulated an AI-generated video mocking PM Modi, where he appeared to be saying, 'Chai le lo, chai le lo'. This clearly indicates that there is no shortage of Mani Shankar Aiyars. This embodies the mentality of Mani Shankar Aiyar, who propagates the abuse of PM Modi and attempts to defame him through polarizing politics. Nevertheless, the public never tolerates any form of disrespect towards the leader they admire," the BJP national spokesperson added.
The Congress party organized this protest to hold the central government and the ECI accountable for what they termed as "collusion to manipulate elections".
Moreover, senior Congress leaders, including party National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and prominent figures such as K.C. Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are also expected to participate in the demonstration.
Additionally, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, along with all Congress legislators from the state and over 1,000 party workers, were anticipated to join the protest in the national capital.