The BJP continues to criticize Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a statement he made during his visit to the United States. Many BJP leaders have expressed their disapproval, and even Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a jibe at Rahul Gandhi. On the morning of September 11, Shah wrote on the social media platform X that Congress and Rahul Gandhi have developed a habit of making anti-national statements and standing with forces that seek to divide the country. He mentioned that whether it’s supporting the anti-reservation agenda of JKNC or making anti-India statements on foreign platforms, Rahul Gandhi always harms the country’s security and sentiments. He further stated that Rahul Gandhi repeatedly showcases his divisive mindset.
देशविरोधी बातें करना और देश को तोड़ने वाली ताकतों के साथ खड़े होना राहुल गाँधी और कांग्रेस पार्टी की आदत सी बन गई है। चाहे जम्मू-कश्मीर में JKNC के देशविरोधी और आरक्षण विरोधी एजेंडे का समर्थन करना हो, या फिर विदेशी मंचों पर भारत विरोधी बातें करनी हो, राहुल गाँधी ने देश की सुरक्षा…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 11, 2024
Amit Shah’s Remarks
Amit Shah continued, “Rahul Gandhi has once again exposed the anti-reservation face of Congress by advocating for the removal of reservation. But they should know that as long as the BJP is in power, no one can play with the unity of the country.”
What Rahul Gandhi Said
On September 10, 2024, during his visit to the United States, Rahul Gandhi spoke to students at Georgetown University. When asked about the future of reservation in India, he responded that Congress would consider ending reservation at the right time. He pointed out that if financial data is examined, tribals receive only 10 paise out of every 100 rupees, Dalits get 5 paise, and OBCs receive a similar small amount. Essentially, he argued that they are not receiving their fair share of participation.
Rajnath Singh’s Criticism
During the same visit, Rahul Gandhi also made comments about the India-Pakistan and India-China disputes. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply criticized him for these remarks. Singh said that the claims Rahul Gandhi made about the India-China border dispute on American soil were misleading and factually incorrect.
