BJP national president JP Nadda has hit back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which expressed concern over recent comments made against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Nadda's response, in the form of a counter-letter, accused Kharge of attempting to "polish" a "failed product," referring to Rahul Gandhi, who he claimed has been "repeatedly rejected by the public."
"You have written a letter to PM Modi in an attempt to polish your failed product, which has been repeatedly rejected by the public, and bring it to the market due to political compulsion," Nadda wrote in his letter to Kharge. He further added, "After reading that letter, I felt that the things said by you are far from reality."
Nadda criticized Kharge for allegedly ignoring or forgetting the actions of Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, stating, "It seems that in the letter you have either forgotten the misdeeds of your leaders including Rahul Gandhi or have deliberately ignored them." Nadda went on to express his disappointment over the current state of the Congress party, remarking, "It is sad that the oldest political party of the country has now become a 'copy & paste' party under the pressure of its famous prince."
Kharge's initial letter to Prime Minister Modi came after inflammatory remarks were made about Rahul Gandhi by certain political figures. Kharge specifically referenced Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's comments and a recent incident where a former BJP MLA issued a death threat against Gandhi. Kharge described these remarks as "deeply disturbing" and suggested that they posed a threat to Indian democracy and the values enshrined in the Constitution.
?Did Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi martyr themselves only to see such vitriol being spread in Indian politics?? Kharge wrote, questioning the moral direction of political discourse in India. He further accused the BJP and its allies of being responsible for the threats made against Gandhi, stating, "Many such comments directed towards the Leader of Opposition came from sitting ministers in the central government."
Kharge urged the Prime Minister to take strict action against those making such comments, suggesting that Modi should "guide his party and its allies" to maintain discipline and uphold the dignity of democratic institutions. He added, "I hope that you will kindly inculcate discipline and boundaries within the politicians in your bloc."
The controversy began when Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu criticized Rahul Gandhi following his remarks made during his visit to the United States. Bittu's comments were harsh, describing Gandhi as the "number one terrorist" and the "biggest enemy of the country." Additionally, a recent remark by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Gaikwad further fueled the issue when he offered a reward for cutting off Rahul Gandhi's tongue. The BJP was quick to distance itself from Gaikwad's statement, asserting that they did not endorse such comments.
Nadda's letter reflects the ongoing tension between the BJP and Congress, especially in the context of the heated political climate and the frequent exchange of sharp remarks between the two parties. His response aims to counter Kharge's narrative and position the BJP as a party focused on addressing real issues rather than engaging in what he termed as "polishing" a rejected leader.
The exchange between Nadda and Kharge underscores the deep divisions in Indian politics and the contentious nature of political debate in the country.
