BJP: What ideology is Rahul Gandhi supporting

The BJP on Saturday alleged that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was supporting “anti-national” forces and speaking the voice of LeT founder and terrorist Hafiz Saeed. The BJP also accused Mr Gandhi of “insulting” the nation for charging the government with suppressing students’ voice in the JNU row.

“What kind of ideology is Rahul Gandhi supporting The ideology that says ‘Pakistan zindabad and ‘Bharat ki barbadi tak, jang rahegi jang rahegi’ (till the downfall of India, we will fight) is anti-national. His remarks are an insult to the nation, our Constitution and legal system. It shows his mental bankruptcy,” said BJP national secretary Shrikant Sharma.

He added: “Rahul Gandhi and his friends are speaking in the voice LeT terrorist Hafiz Saeed who had tweeted in support of anti-India event in JNU. It is an insult to our martyrs and armed forces who sacrifice their lives on the border and will boost the morale of anti-national forces.”

The BJP charged that the Congress vice-president’s comments amounted to supporting those students who had allegedly raised slogans in favour of Pakistan and terrorists.

Mr Sharma claimed that Mr Gandhi kept quiet when anti-India slogans were raised in JNU and when the police took action then he rushed to JNU to use students as a tool for political benefits.

“Congress spokespersons are on record questioning the lack of action after the event in JNU. But once legal action was taken, he is speaking the voice of Hafiz Saeed. It shows how low the party can stoop to for political interests,” Mr Sharma added.

The BJP leader also stated that Mr Gandhi should fight the political battle with the BJP on the development agenda and not use educational institutions for political purposes.

“We condemn his actions. JNU has produced many intellectuals and bureaucrats. A handful of people there have given anti-India speeches. Law is taking its course,” added Mr Sharma.