The conclusion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ witnessed a spirited display of opposition unity in the presence of several leaders from the INDIA bloc. However, the grand rally in Mumbai was overshadowed by another controversy, leading to Gandhi being labeled with terms like ‘Hinduphobic’ and ‘Misogynist.’
During his address at the closing rally of the Yatra, Rahul Gandhi took aim at the NDA regime, drawing parallels between them and the potent symbol of Hinduism, ‘Shakti,’ often associated with Maa Durga. He declared the opposition’s fight against this symbol, invoking strong reactions and further controversy.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: At the conclusion ceremony of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, “There is a word ‘Shakti’ in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti. The question is, what is that Shakti. The soul of the King is in the EVM. This… pic.twitter.com/lL9h9W0sRf
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Rahul Gandhi, during his remarks in Maharashtra on Sunday, expressed concerns about the functioning of EVMs, using the Hindi word ‘Shakti’ to highlight the Opposition’s struggle against the power of the state.
“In Hindi, there is a word ‘Shakti’ (might). We are battling against a ‘Shakti’ (might of the state). The question arises, what is this ‘Shakti’ and what does it mean for us? The essence and integrity of EVMs have been compromised to favor the King (Modi). This is a reality. It’s not just EVMs; every independent institution of the country, whether it’s the ED, CBI, or Income Tax department, has surrendered its autonomy to the Centre,” Rahul Gandhi stated in an address in Mumbai.
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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about “fighting against shakti,” labeling them as expressing ‘misogynistic’ views.
Poonawalla claimed that several members of the INDI alliance have criticized Hindu Dharma, equating Ramcharitmanas to potassium cyanide. He accused the Congress Party of a longstanding animosity towards Hinduism, citing instances such as denying the existence of Lord Ram and making derogatory statements about Shakti. Poonawalla particularly condemned Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks in front of Uddhav Thackeray, alleging they not only insult Hindu beliefs but also reflect a misogynistic attitude opposed to NariShakti.
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