The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday fired back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his critical remarks following the latest Hindenburg Research report. Gandhi’s statement, which drew a cricketing analogy by suggesting the “umpire is compromised,” has sparked a heated exchange between the two political giants.
BJP national spokesperson C.R. Kesavan likened Gandhi’s comments to former cricketer Greg Chappell’s infamous underarm bowling incident, accusing the Congress-INDIA alliance of employing “shady and deceitful” tactics to undermine India’s financial stability. “The hit-and-run Hindenburg and the crooked Congress-INDIA alliance are indulging in a deceptive underarm bowling strategy to discredit the stock market and SEBI,” Kesavan remarked, taking a dig at Gandhi’s criticism.
Kesavan further accused the opposition of attempting to “destabilize” the nation’s financial system, asserting that their efforts will ultimately fail. “Rahul Gandhi made a cricketing analogy… Their desperate attempts will miserably fail because India, under the leadership of PM Modi, is not only stable but also the fastest-growing economy in the world,” Kesavan said, emphasizing the government’s strong economic performance.
Rahul Gandhi, in a video message released on Sunday, expressed grave concerns about the integrity of India’s stock market in light of new allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research. Gandhi specifically raised concerns about the potential conflict of interest involving SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, questioning why she had not resigned following the allegations.
“This is an explosive allegation because it alleges that the umpire herself is compromised… Why hasn’t SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch resigned yet?” Gandhi asked, calling for accountability in the event of investor losses. He further questioned whether PM Modi, SEBI Chairperson Buch, or industrialist Gautam Adani would be held responsible.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya also joined the fray, labeling Gandhi as “Balak Buddhi” (child’s intellect) and accusing him of going “rogue.” Malviya claimed that Gandhi’s remarks were intended to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the Indian stock markets, describing it as a “blatant attempt to undermine confidence in our economy.”
“The Leader of Opposition is now openly inciting and seeding doubt about the genuineness of the Indian stock markets. This blatant attempt to undermine confidence in our economy reveals the true intention of Rahul Gandhi, which is nothing but the destruction of India,” Malviya wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Malviya further posed pointed questions to Gandhi, challenging his connections with entities like the OCCRP and his relationship with Hindenburg Research. “What is your relationship with Hindenburg? Congress leaders start posting minutes after the Hindenburg reports come out. Are these reports made in collaboration with the Congress?” he asked.
As the war of words between the BJP and Congress intensifies, the focus remains on the implications of the Hindenburg allegations and their potential impact on India’s financial system. Both sides continue to trade barbs, each accusing the other of undermining the nation’s stability and growth.
