'Time to Decisively Defeat Them': Nitin Nabin Slams Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav
BJP's Nitin Nabin accuses Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav of insulting Bihar's mandate and spreading lies about electoral rolls.
In a blistering attack on the Opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has declared that the time has come to decisively defeat leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. Speaking during the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Bhagalpur, Nabin accused the Congress and RJD leaders of insulting the democratic mandate of the people of Bihar.
Insulting the Democratic Mandate
Nabin asserted that by questioning the electoral verdict and constitutional institutions after being rejected by the voters, Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav are effectively disrespecting the citizens of Bihar. He argued that the democratic verdict delivered by the people is sacred, and any attempt to undermine it is an insult to the electorate themselves.
"The message that emerges from this sacred soil of democracy in Bihar signals that the time has come to decisively defeat these opposition figures," Nabin stated. He warned the Congress party that if it fails to learn from its mistakes, the public will deliver a lesson so severe that the party's name may vanish from future political discourse.
Controversy Over Electoral Rolls
A significant portion of Nabin's critique focused on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He alleged that the Congress and RJD are currently spreading misinformation regarding the process, despite having ample opportunity to raise concerns legally.
Nabin pointed out that a formal 60-day window was provided for filing claims and objections concerning the addition or deletion of names from the voter lists. According to the BJP chief, the Opposition failed to utilize this window, suggesting a lack of grassroots party workers.
Key allegations regarding the SIR process include:
- The Opposition failed to file complaints during the prescribed 60-day window.
- Rahul Gandhi is allegedly propagating "falsehoods" regarding the exercise.
- The RJD and Congress are "shedding crocodile tears" only after the process was completed.
Targeting Opposition Leaders Across India
The BJP leader extended his criticism beyond Bihar, naming several prominent opposition figures who he claims have turned against constitutional institutions after facing electoral setbacks. These include:
- Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar
- Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh
- Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal
- The Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi
Reflecting on Electoral Success
Questioning the Congress party's inability to evolve, Nabin suggested that the party should have learned from its 2014 defeat to avoid the subsequent setback in 2019. He dismissed the idea that BJP's victories were the result of any single individual's influence, attributing the wins in 2019 and 2024 to the will of the nation.
Nabin maintained that the BJP's success is rooted in a clear agenda focused on national security, public welfare, and comprehensive development, which resonated with the Indian public.