On Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made serious claims against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. They accused him of teaming up with foreign groups and media that they say want to create trouble in India. This happened during a lively Lok Sabha session, which had to be stopped because of loud disagreements from both the BJP and Congress.
BJP leaders K. Laxman and Sambit Patra used a report from a French media site called Mediapart to back up their accusations. Patra claimed that wealthy businessman George Soros and some US agencies are working with Gandhi to bring instability to India. He stated, “I have no hesitation in saying he (Gandhi) is a traitor of the highest order.”
Patra also pointed to a report about Brazil stopping a $324 million order for Covaxin, a COVID-19 vaccine. He said Gandhi used old information to blame the government unfairly. He also connected Gandhi’s criticism of the government regarding the Pegasus spyware to the reports by OCCRP, suggesting that it was a planned effort to hurt India’s reputation.
Additionally, Patra talked about the National Herald case, noting that OCCRP portrayed the legal issues faced by Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi as politically motivated, fitting into a larger anti-India theme. He claimed Gandhi does not want India to progress and aims to cause disruptions in Parliament.
BJP MP K. Laxman added that Congress and its partners are working with anti-India groups to push their own agendas. Congress has not responded in detail yet, but they have previously described similar accusations as tricks to divert attention.
These claims are part of the growing conflict between the BJP and Congress, which is heating up as the 2024 general elections approach. The BJP’s statements could impact how the public views these issues, especially as the government repeats its stance against foreign interference in domestic affairs.
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