Rahul Gandhi has ‘pathetic and casteist mindset’, says BJP chief J.P. Nadda - The Hindu
The HinduA day after a court in Surat convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a case of criminal defamation, BJP president J.P. Nadda on Friday, March 24, 2023, launched a strong attack on him, stating that Mr. Gandhi, by his remarks had shown a “pathetic and casteist mindset.” Mr. Gandhi was convicted after he was sued by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi over his statement, “how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname” and was sentenced to two years in jail. For the last many years he has reduced the level of political discourse.” “Lies, personal slander and negative politics is integral to Mr. Rahul Gandhi,” said Mr. Nadda, going back to the 2019 polls and the campaign launched by the Congress on the Rafael deal. “Are Congress party and Rahul Gandhi higher than the law of the country?.Is it a national leader’s job to abuse and insult a surname of the OBC society?” the senior BJP leader asked at a press conference “I believe Congress party and Rahul Gandhi are guilty of hurling abuse at the entire OBC community in the country,” he said, adding, “Everybody should respect the court verdict”. Can’t blame all Gandhi surnames just because Rahul ‘insulted’ Indian democracy: Kiren Rijiju Law Minister Kiren Rijiju took a fresh dig at him saying one cannot blame all Gandhi surnames just because the Congress leader “insulted” Indian democracy, its armed forces and country’s institutions.