'No More Interest in Modi, BJP, RSS': Pawan Khera's Bold Claim
Congress leader Pawan Khera asserts that the public has lost interest in PM Modi, BJP, and RSS ahead of a high-stakes rally and "public trial" of the CEC.
In a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation, Congress leader Pawan Khera has asserted that the Indian public has lost interest in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Khera made these remarks on Saturday, setting a combative tone ahead of a major Congress rally and a planned event targeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
A 'Public Trial' of the CEC
The controversy centers around a proposed event directed at Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. While the BJP has dismissed the gathering as a "mock parliament," Pawan Khera vehemently rejected this description. He clarified that the exercise is intended to be a "public trial" and a "public impeachment" of the CEC.
Khera countered the BJP's criticism by suggesting that the government had already turned the actual Parliament into a mockery, making the BJP's complaints about a "mock parliament" irrelevant. He claimed that there is significant enthusiasm for the event, noting that it is not just members of the INDIA bloc who are participating, but representatives from civil society as well.
"The BJP needs to understand that people no longer have any interest left in Narendra Modi, nor in the Bharatiya Janata Party, nor in the RSS," Khera stated, emphasizing that public expectations are now shifting.
Preparations on a 'War Footing'
As the party gears up for its rally at Ramlila Maidan, Congress leader Mallu Ravi visited the site to review the arrangements. Ravi expressed his satisfaction with the progress, stating that preparations are being carried out on a "war footing."
However, Ravi leveled serious allegations of political discrimination against the Central government. He claimed that the government has deliberately obstructed the travel of party workers and supporters from various states by refusing to provide necessary trains and additional coaches.
Drawing a contrast with the past, Ravi mentioned that when the Congress party was in power, the opposition was supported with transport facilities for their meetings. He further alleged that the current government is influencing private hotels to deny rooms to Congress supporters.
The Road Ahead for the INDIA Bloc
Despite the alleged hurdles, the Congress leadership remains confident. Mallu Ravi predicted a massive turnout at Ramlila Maidan, suggesting that the crowd would be so large that many people would be left standing outside the ground.
The schedule for the day includes a critical "public impeachment" programme against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Originally postponed on Friday due to heavy rains in the national capital, the event was rescheduled following a consensus reached by senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, to avoid inconvenience.
The programme is set to take place at the residence of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at 10, Rajaji Marg. All Congress MPs have been urged to attend and participate in the proceedings as the opposition seeks to challenge the electoral machinery's leadership.