Rekha Gupta Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Prioritising Political Ambitions
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses Rahul Gandhi of prioritizing political goals over public interest and the system during recent protests.
In a sharp political confrontation on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi and the opposition, accusing them of placing personal political ambitions above the welfare of the public, party workers, and the integrity of the democratic system.
Allegations of Systemic Disruption
The controversy erupted following reports of a female journalist being mistreated during a protest involving Rahul Gandhi, which reportedly resulted in her being admitted to a hospital. Addressing these allegations, Gupta claimed that the opposition is willing to destabilize the entire administrative system to satisfy their political hunger.
"These people, the so-called opposition as they call themselves, are so consumed by their political ambitions that they care about no one," Gupta stated. She further alleged that the opposition shows a complete disregard for the safety and dignity of party workers, the general public, journalists, and even police personnel.
Gupta accused the opposition of engaging in a calculated attempt to mislead the nation and cause harm to the state. "The people across the entire country are witnessing how they are causing harm to the state, how they are harming the nation, and how they are making futile attempts to mislead the public," she added.
Defense of the SIR Process
The political spat also extended to the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process used for updating electoral rolls. Gupta criticized the opposition's inconsistent stance on the process, noting that their objections seemed to fluctuate based on electoral outcomes.
Gupta questioned the selective outrage shown by the opposition, asking why they remained silent in states where the results were favorable, only to level allegations in states where they faced losses. "Was the SIR conducted differently there? Were the officials different?" she challenged.
Bhupender Yadav Defends Electoral Roll Revision
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stepped in to defend the SIR process, describing it as a routine, ongoing exercise conducted by the Election Commission in strict adherence to established guidelines and previous court rulings. He dismissed the opposition's protests as attempts to create confusion.
Yadav highlighted the perceived hypocrisy in the opposition's stance, pointing to their political maneuvers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He argued that the opposition's objections to the voter list purification were inconsistent with their previous demands to purge duplicate or erroneous entries.
"When they lost the previous Lok Sabha elections, just look back at their statements—they were the ones insisting that duplicate or erroneous names exist and should be purged. Now, when the voter lists are being purified, they still have an issue," Yadav remarked.
Focus on Air Pollution Measures
While addressing the political friction, Yadav also took the opportunity to praise the Delhi government's efforts in managing environmental issues. He specifically commended Rekha Gupta's leadership in implementing 11 key action points to tackle pollution at major hotspots in the capital.