Will the Nation Collapse Under Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Giriraj Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi for his leadership.
- The vandalism of the Ashoka Emblem has sparked national outrage.
- Singh emphasized the emblem's importance to India's constitution.
- Police investigations are underway concerning the vandalism.
- Singh highlighted Modi's efforts to reduce poverty and simplify taxes.
New Delhi, Sep 7 (NationPress) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday launched a fierce critique of Rahul Gandhi, claiming he has drawn the nation, from Bihar to Kashmir, into a state of disrespect and chaos. This comment follows the recent incident where a plaque bearing the Ashoka Emblem was vandalized at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, J&K.
In an interview with IANS, Singh stated, “If the country runs on Rahul Gandhi’s directions, it will collapse.”
Linking the vandalism to past political scandals, Singh questioned, “I want to ask Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Lalu Yadav, how many times will you allow Bihar to be insulted? ... In SIR, you invited Stalin who hurled insults. You brought in Revanth Reddy, who demeaned the DNA of Bihar. And now, Rahul Gandhi, what have you orchestrated in Kashmir?”
He emphasized the emblem’s national importance: “The Ashoka Pillar is not merely a remnant of Emperor Ashoka from Bihar; it has been incorporated into the Constitution and embraced by the nation…” -- a remark underscoring national pride and the constitutional significance of the emblem.
The controversy ignited after unknown individuals defaced an inauguration plaque displaying the Ashoka Emblem, India’s national symbol, during renovations by the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board.
The desecration of this esteemed symbol at a sensitive religious site incited widespread outrage. Consequently, the J&K Police filed an FIR at Nigeen Police Station under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigations are currently in progress.
Singh proceeded to chastise Gandhi, asserting, “Rahul Gandhi travels abroad and humiliates the nation. This pertains to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and compassion for the poor, the middle class, and the nation. He lifted 27 crore impoverished individuals above the poverty line. By simplifying and lowering GST, he prayed to Goddess Lakshmi during Durga Puja and Diwali, ensuring the festivals are celebrated properly in underprivileged homes. Such events will recur annually, and Modi will continue to offer support in this manner.”