Is the Meeting of CM Sharma and Vasundhara Raje with PM Modi an Internal BJP Matter?

Jaipur, July 30 (NationPress) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot remarked on Wednesday that the gathering of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and ex-CM Vasundhara Raje with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is merely an internal affair of the party.

“These are internal matters of their party. However, since the Dhankhar episode, the government has been on the back foot,” Gehlot informed the media in Bikaner, where he is set to address the Samvidhan Bachao Rally later today.

Commenting on the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Gehlot stated, “Dhankhar ji held a constitutional position, and numerous complaints were lodged against him by the Congress and other opposition factions. Nevertheless, the circumstances surrounding his resignation -- or the pressure that led to it -- remain unclear.”

He emphasized, “This raises significant doubts. When an individual in such a high constitutional role resigns, there should be transparency. Whether it’s a Member of Parliament or a constitutional office-holder, if they express dissent or withdraw, the nation deserves clarity. Yet, in this instance, neither has the Vice President addressed the media, nor has the government provided any rationale for his departure.”

Gehlot further questioned whether there was a disagreement with ministers, the Prime Minister, or within the party itself. “No one knows. And now he remains silent. This isn't a trivial matter. If individuals in constitutional roles can be compelled to resign in this manner, tomorrow even the President could face similar pressures. These are not ordinary positions -- President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, Chief Justice of India. Their resignations necessitate a clear explanation. Was Dhankhar ji given a chance to share his perspective?” he queried.

In response to the ongoing discourse regarding Operation Sindoor in Parliament, Gehlot remarked, “The citizens of this nation deserve to understand what truly went astray. Even now, there’s ambiguity -- no clarification on how the error transpired, why it occurred, and who is accountable.”

“In any significant incident, accountability is essential. Yet, neither the Home Minister nor the leaders of any security or investigative bodies resigned. This silence indicates that no one has been held accountable,” he noted.

He stressed that the public rightfully demands transparency. “Was there any investigation? Has anyone faced consequences? No official report has been disseminated. Even yesterday’s response in Parliament lacked clarity. Leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Gaurav Gogoi, and Akhilesh Yadav -- all posed valid inquiries, but none received satisfactory answers.”

Gehlot also criticized the government for withholding crucial information. “Only the government possesses the facts and the comprehensive operational report, yet they opted not to share it with the public. Following the conclusion of Operation Sindoor, there was a clear demand to convene a Parliament session. Had this been done, questions could have been addressed, thereby reinforcing public trust.”

He concluded by accusing the government of diverting attention from real issues: “Instead of confronting current matters, the government is resurrecting selectively distorted historical accounts from 1960, 1962, 1965, and 1971. Actual achievements like the creation of Bangladesh or the Shimla Agreement are overlooked. Instead, there is an effort to twist historical narratives and distract the public.”

“The nation deserves clear answers -- not just speeches, distractions, or selective storytelling,” Gehlot asserted.