In a fiery speech at a rally in Delhi?s Seelampur, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, stating there is no significant difference between Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi accused both leaders of failing to deliver on key promises, highlighting issues such as inflation, resource inequality, and the lack of a caste census, which he claimed have disproportionately affected the poor and backward communities in India.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly attempting to sow division among people, saying the party's efforts to pit communities against one another have weakened the nation. He stressed the importance of unity and inclusivity as the foundation for the country?s strength. Gandhi emphasized that the country's future lies in social harmony, with equal opportunities for all citizens, particularly those from marginalized and minority communities.
"Both Modi and Kejriwal have failed to reduce inflation," Gandhi said, pointing to the rising economic divide. "The rich have become wealthier while the poor continue to suffer. There has been no progress in the fair distribution of resources, especially for backward communities, who remain denied their due share."
Gandhi also accused both leaders of opposing the caste census and said their reluctance to support this crucial step was indicative of their failure to address the needs of backward and minority groups. He vowed that the Congress Party, if it comes to power, would prioritize social justice, conduct a caste census, and increase reservations for historically disadvantaged groups.
Reaffirming his commitment to an inclusive India, Gandhi declared that for Congress, all citizens are equal, and the party?s goal is to uplift the marginalized. ?India, for me, means there should be no hatred among people. The poor should have big dreams, and love will triumph over violence," he said.
Further, Gandhi turned his focus to Delhi?s governance under Arvind Kejriwal, accusing the AAP leader of failing to live up to promises of cleaning the city, fighting corruption, and tackling pollution and inflation. He claimed that Kejriwal?s administration had also failed to effectively address rising challenges in Delhi, undermining his credibility.
In response to Gandhi?s remarks, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal quickly retorted, stating that the Congress leader's attack was politically motivated and that the AAP was committed to delivering the reforms necessary for the city's development and the welfare of its citizens. Kejriwal emphasized that AAP?s governance in Delhi had shown tangible results, particularly in education and healthcare, and questioned the Congress Party's track record.
