'Fighting For Existence': Brajesh Pathak Slams Congress Over Political Decline
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak slams Congress for losing political ground and alleges the party is collaborating with anti-national elements.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, asserting that the organization has completely lost its political footing in Uttar Pradesh and is currently struggling for survival across various regions of India. Speaking on Saturday, Pathak claimed that the party's current actions are driven by a desperate hunger for power rather than a commitment to public service.
Allegations of Anti-National Ties
The Deputy CM expressed grave concern over the nature of recent protests and demonstrations organized by the Congress. He accused the party of aligning itself with "anti-national elements" to create unrest. According to Pathak, the Congress is well aware that it no longer holds any significant political ground in Uttar Pradesh, and suggests that if one excludes "Muslim appeasement," the party is fighting merely to exist in most parts of the country.
Support for Rajnath Singh and National Stability
Brajesh Pathak strongly backed the recent statements made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, emphasizing that the common citizens of India desire peace, stability, and the strict maintenance of law and order. He argued that the internal turmoil currently plaguing the Congress is a direct result of their inability to secure power.
"It is widely known that the turmoil within the Congress party clearly stems from the fact that their hunger for power is not letting them sleep," Pathak stated.
Critique of Economic Policies and the Emergency
Turning his attention to the party's legacy, the Deputy CM accused the Congress of historically pushing the nation into an "abyss" through flawed economic policies. He specifically cited the imposition of the Emergency in 1975 as a prime example of the party's anti-constitutional behavior, noting that the memory of that period still causes pain to the people of India.
In contrast, Pathak praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that India's global standing has strengthened significantly. He credited the Prime Minister's guidance for the country's economic resilience, noting that India has fortified its economy despite facing global headwinds and uncertainties.
Savage Swipe at Akhilesh Yadav
The Deputy CM did not spare the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav. In a sharp critique, Pathak dismissed Yadav's understanding of democratic systems and political governance, characterizing the SP as a "family private limited company." He mockingly suggested that Yadav should focus on his own internal party conflicts, stating that his "own engines keep colliding with each other."
Context: The 'Regime Change' Debate
These remarks come amidst a heated political exchange between the BJP and Congress. This follows allegations by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who accused the Congress and its allies of attempting to trigger a "Bangladesh-style" political upheaval in India. The Defence Minister had previously alleged that protests regarding the Chief Election Commissioner were not about electoral reforms, but were instead aimed at creating anarchy and facilitating a "regime change" by using the youth as pawns.