Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of 'finishing off' India. The remarks were made during a press conference on Thursday, where Gandhi outlined the Congress party's plans to launch a series of nationwide protests. The protests will focus on alleged irregularities in elections, commonly referred to as 'vote chori' and 'seat chori', the state of the economy, and the recent spate of paper leaks in examinations.
Gandhi claimed that under the Modi government, the country has witnessed a systematic dismantling of democratic institutions and economic stability. He asserted that the Congress party will not remain silent and will take to the streets to demand accountability. The protests are expected to begin next week and will involve party workers across all states.
Congress Alleges 'Vote & Seat Chori'
The Congress party has repeatedly alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has manipulated electoral processes to its advantage. Gandhi reiterated these allegations, stating that 'vote chori' and 'seat chori' have become common under the current regime. He called for an independent inquiry into the conduct of recent elections and demanded that the Election Commission take strict action against any malpractices.
Economic Concerns and Paper Leaks
In addition to electoral issues, Gandhi highlighted the deteriorating economic conditions, citing rising unemployment, inflation, and a slowdown in growth. He also criticized the government's handling of examination paper leaks, which have affected thousands of students. The Congress leader promised that the party's protests would address these critical issues and push for policy changes.
The announcement comes ahead of the upcoming state elections, where the Congress is expected to face a tough challenge from the BJP. Political analysts believe that the protests could galvanize opposition support and put pressure on the government. However, the BJP has dismissed Gandhi's allegations as baseless and politically motivated.
In response to the Congress leader's statements, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said that the opposition party was resorting to 'lies and distractions' to cover up its own failures. Patra added that the Modi government has delivered on its promises and that India's economy is on a strong footing. The war of words between the two parties is likely to intensify as the protest dates approach.
