'Base Become Barren': BJP's Sanjay Saraogi Slams Rahul Gandhi After MLC Polls
BJP Bihar chief Sanjay Saraogi claims Rahul Gandhi's political base is barren after Congress faces setbacks in MLC elections.
Following the recent MLC election results, BJP Bihar state president Sanjay Saraogi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, asserting that Rahul Gandhi's political foundation has completely eroded. Saraogi's remarks come in the wake of a series of electoral outcomes that he claims expose the "duplicitous character" of the Congress party.
The Ballot Paper Argument
Reacting to a social media post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sanjay Saraogi highlighted a critical point regarding the voting method used in these elections. He pointed out that unlike general elections, these polls were conducted using ballot papers rather than Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Saraogi emphasized that the voters in these elections consisted of educated citizens, teachers, and socially conscious individuals. He argued that since the Congress faced a "complete rout" even with ballot papers, their frequent complaints and suspicions regarding EVMs are baseless.
"The Prime Minister has rightly exposed the dark truth behind the Congress party's duplicitous character and its crocodile tears. These elections were conducted using ballot papers... Yet, even in this format, the Congress faced a complete rout," Saraogi stated.
Attack on Rahul Gandhi's Influence
The BJP state president did not mince words regarding the leadership of the Congress. He alleged that the general public has entirely lost faith in both the Congress party and its "arrogant, opportunistic alliance."
Specifically targeting the Congress leader, Saraogi claimed that Rahul Gandhi's so-called political base has become "entirely barren," suggesting that the party no longer holds the ground it once claimed to possess.
PM Modi's Sarcastic Jab
This political firestorm was ignited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight the NDA's dominance. The PM noted that MLC elections were held for 28 seats across four major states: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka.
The Prime Minister specifically pointed out the NDA's clean sweep in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, where they won all four seats, and sarcastically questioned how many seats the Congress managed to secure given that ballot papers were used.
Congress Hits Back: Ajay Rai's Allegations
The Congress party has not remained silent. Leader Ajay Rai countered the BJP's narrative by claiming that the ruling party is actually the one that has been "completely cornered."
Rai focused on the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council results, asserting that the BJP had been "wiped out" and that the public had delivered a clear verdict against the government. In a sharp escalation, Rai further alleged that Prime Minister Modi's victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi was not organic, claiming it was secured through "malpractice and theft."
Rai maintained that the MLC election results are a true reflection of the public's sentiment, suggesting that the BJP's perceived strength is an illusion.