Political row intensifies after Nitin Nabin's remarks on opposition leaders
Congress and Samajwadi Party have hit back sharply after comments made by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on opposition leaders.
A political controversy has flared up after BJP national president Nitin Nabin targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Sharp war of words is underway between leaders of various parties.
Nitin Nabin had alleged that Rahul Gandhi is being used as a foreign toolkit to spread anarchy in the country. He had also accused the SP-Congress alliance in Uttar Pradesh of focusing on their families rather than public issues. BJP spokesperson RP Singh, supporting Nabin's statement, said that both leaders do not think beyond family interests.
Congress MP Balwant Wankhede, speaking in Amravati, Maharashtra, rejected these allegations. He said that the Gandhi family has always placed the country above personal interests. He stated that former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed their lives for the country and Rahul Gandhi is also fighting in the interest of the nation.
Samajwadi Party MP Ramashankar Rajbhar also targeted the BJP chief. He alleged that the BJP is panicked by Akhilesh Yadav's PDA politics, religious activities, and the temple being built in Etawah, which is why such statements are being made.
On the other hand, West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy supported Nabin's views. Accusing previous governments of not paying attention to employment and industry, he praised the work of the central government.
SBSP MLA Bedi Ram welcomed Nabin's comments on development and road infrastructure, stating that infrastructure is essential for the country's progress.
Earlier, Nitin Nabin had also raised questions on the party making electoral preparations across all 117 assembly seats in Punjab and on the funding matters of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.
Key developments
- BJP chief Nitin Nabin targeted Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav politically.
- Congress MP Balwant Wankhede denied the allegations and mentioned the sacrifices of the Gandhi family.
- Samajwadi Party MP Ramashankar Rajbhar accused the BJP of political panic.
- BJP and other leaders supported Nitin Nabin's statements.
