'Survival Tactic': BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Political Narrative' Ahead of Polls
BJP leader NV Subhash claims Rahul Gandhi is using a Delhi rally to build a narrative for upcoming assembly polls after electoral losses.
BJP leader N V Subhash has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the opposition leader is desperately attempting to craft a political narrative to stay relevant ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in five states. Subhash claimed that the Congress party's planned activities are not about democratic values, but are strategic moves to mask a series of electoral failures.
The 'Vote Chori' Rally Under Fire
The controversy centers around a proposed rally in Delhi scheduled for November 1, where the Congress and the INDIA bloc intend to protest against alleged "vote chori" (vote theft). According to Subhash, this rally is a calculated attempt to draw media attention and appease specific sections of society, including the Sikh community, by creating a provocative atmosphere.
The BJP leader suggested that Rahul Gandhi is attempting to "rub on the wrong shoulders" to ensure his own political survival. He further alleged that Gandhi is using both domestic and foreign platforms to push a narrative that he hopes will be amplified by what Subhash termed "paid media" to create a nationwide uproar.
Claims of Organizational Decay
Subhash did not stop at the rally, asserting that the Congress party has suffered a massive loss in its grassroots strength. He claimed that the party's organizational sheen has faded and that dedicated workers (karyakartas) are disappearing.
The BJP leader attributed this decline to Gandhi's rhetoric, stating:
"Every time making anti-Indian statements, whether it's on Indian soil or in the foreign soil... the youth are feeling a threat and then they are feeling a discomfort with Rahul Gandhi and especially the INDIA alliance."
The INDIA Bloc's Counter-Move
While the BJP dismisses these moves as survival tactics, the INDIA bloc has laid out a detailed plan of agitation. The opposition is currently protesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging serious irregularities in the process.
The planned protests include:
- Public Impeachment: A symbolic "Public Impeachment" proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is scheduled for October 30. This event is expected to end with a public verdict demanding his removal.
- Mega Rally: A massive "Dilli Chalo" march and rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, as announced by Congress leader KC Venugopal on October 5.
The opposition continues to demand the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, maintaining that the integrity of the electoral rolls has been compromised, while the BJP maintains that these claims are merely a facade for political gain.