Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his alleged derogatory comments towards Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Gandhi condemned the remarks, emphasizing Kharge’s respected position as a senior Dalit leader in Indian politics. He highlighted that insults towards Kharge are not just personal but also disrespectful to millions of SC-ST community members nationwide.
Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of harboring a deep-seated bias against Dalit leaders, citing a pattern of disrespect towards them. He linked this behavior to the ideological stance of the ruling party, referencing historical instances of humiliation faced by Dalit icons. Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the matter, Gandhi implied that silence could be perceived as approval of Sarma’s language.
The ongoing political tensions between the Congress and BJP have escalated with these accusations, focusing on issues of leadership, ideology, and social justice. The verbal sparring between the two parties has intensified ahead of crucial electoral battles.
