New Delhi, September 11, 2024 \u2014 The Congress party has sharply countered allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing Rahul Gandhi of making \u201canti-national statements\u201d and criticized him for meeting with US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during his visit to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congress Defends Gandhi’s Constitutional Advocacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Congress party has defended Rahul Gandhi\u2019s statements regarding reservation policies, arguing that his comments were focused on upholding the Indian Constitution. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s criticism by questioning why discussions about constitutional values are met with hostility from the ruling party. \u201cWe are talking about upholding the Constitution of India. How is that anti-national? The BJP’s repeated objections to such discussions reflect their disregard for constitutional principles,\u201d Khera stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BJP’s Criticism of Gandhi\u2019s US Visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BJP has also criticized Gandhi for his interactions with US lawmaker Ilhan Omar and other Congress members, alleging that these meetings indicate support for divisive agendas. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Gandhi of trying to rally support abroad for controversial causes related to Khalistan and Kashmir. Dubey’s remarks were based on Omar\u2019s previous support for positions that are seen as controversial in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congress Challenges BJP’s Allegations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to these criticisms, Khera challenged the BJP to take formal action if they are genuinely concerned about Gandhi\u2019s activities. \u201cIf the BJP is truly concerned about Rahul Gandhi meeting US Congress members, they should urge the government to address their concerns with the US State Department or summon the US ambassador,\u201d Khera said. He criticized the BJP for not taking any concrete steps and suggested that their focus should be on addressing their own internal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gandhi\u2019s US Visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rahul Gandhi is on a four-day visit to the United States, which began in Dallas and continued through Washington DC. The visit has been marked by political controversy and debate, with Gandhi’s meetings with US lawmakers drawing significant attention from Indian political leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Congress party’s defense of Gandhi highlights the ongoing tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition, reflecting broader political dynamics in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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