Rahul Gandhi’s tactics of destructive mentality
Keshav Upadhye, a young, dynamic and prominent face, has been working with the Bharatiya Janata Party for over two decades. In 2014, the then state president Devendra Fadnavis … MORE Prince Rahul Gandhi has, as usual, begun leveling accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this time by citing a reference from an unpublished book by former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Naravane. Pointing out the government’s mistakes is undoubtedly the duty of an opposition leader. However, under the pretext of performing this duty, Rahul Gandhi has begun using tactics to create anarchy in the country, so it has become necessary to counter him in the same language. Let us keep aside the rest of the discussion regarding the details in that book. But Rahul Gandhi’s super-talented brain has still not registered one simple yet extremely important fact that the Prime Minister had granted the Army the authority to take all decisions regarding the aggression of the Chinese forces at that time. The Manmohan government, remote controlled by Rahul Gandhi’s own mother, had rejected the plan of the Indian Air Force to attack Pakistan after the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks. But it has been seen time and again that the Prince lacks the basic understanding that before showing off his intelligence he should first question his own mother about reasons behind this rejection. The Prince clearly does not possess the intelligence to understand the difference between the rejection in 2008 and the consent granting complete authority to take action in 2020. Therefore, the Prince is euphoric, thinking of it as a great hunt. He needs to be reminded of a few incidents. The then Union Home Minister, Chidambaram, has clearly stated in a recent interview that his government was prepared to launch an attack on Pakistan after the 26/11 attacks, but backed off due to pressure from the United States. “I was the Union Home Minister at that time. I was of the opinion that Pakistan should be given a befitting reply. However, due to pressure exerted by the United States, we had to change our decision to attack Pakistan,” Chidambaram said in an interview to a news channel. In the same interview, Chidambaram also shared information on how the then U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, came to India and how she tried to persuade India not to launch an attack. Many people keep on telling stories about how great and strong Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was, despite being a man of few words. Dr. Manmohan Singh was, no doubt, a great scholar. He was equally great as a human being. However, he remained silent after such a massive attack from Pakistan and the answer to how history will take note of this will depend on each person’s intellectual capacity. Prince Rahul, who is pretending to be brave today, must first answer why he did not urge the Manmohan government to attack Pakistan. He will definitely not answer that. Former Chief of the Air Staff B.S. Dhanoa has openly stated that “We had given a proposal to the government after the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. We had informed the government that the Air Force was fully prepared to strike Pakistan. However, the government rejected the proposal for an airstrike on Pakistan”. Dhanoa also stated that “We had information about terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and the Air Force was fully prepared to destroy these terrorist camps. But the decision of whether to carry out an airstrike ultimately lies with the government”. One year after the Mumbai attacks, Fali Homi Major, the then Chief of the Air Staff, told Rediff.com that the Manmohan Singh government had “never made up its mind” to give a befitting reply to Pakistan. Major further said, “The government never made a decision to go to war. I know that the entire country was filled with anger and resentment. The Indian Air Force was fully prepared to attack Pakistan. We had contingency plans. But the Manmohan government remained silent. The Indian Air Force had assured Manmohan Singh that the force was prepared, with everything from weapons to aircraft, to attack terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Mumbai attacks. He had described this indecisiveness as “a huge, missed opportunity.” The Prince will not utter a word about the revelations made by Dhanoa, Fali Major and Chidambaram regarding the incompetence of the Manmohan government. Later, Rahul Gandhi’s tactics of gheraoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha through Congress women MPs clearly reflected a destructive mindset. The attempt to gherao the Prime Minister in the Lok Sabha was not merely an act of opposition. An anarchic mind was behind it. The women MPs who were going to do it were not aware of its seriousness. These MPs became aggressive in the Lok Sabha to follow the orders of their party leadership. Rahul Gandhi wants to destroy the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by one way or the other. That is exactly why he had made allegations like corruption in the Rafale aircraft purchase. Eventually, he had to apologize unconditionally in the Supreme Court, as he failed to prove these allegations. But now this Prince has stooped to a level where he is making despicable efforts to defame the Modi government by using women as a shield and creating a ruckus in Parliament. Keshav Upadhye Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Rahul Gandhi’s message to Gen Z: ‘Be flexible and persevere’
NEW DELHI: “My message to Gen Z is simple: nothing in life is linear. Be flexible and persevere,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday in an online post that he shared along with a video of his recent interaction with NRI students from the UAE. He said, “Many shared how they feel anxious about not being confident enough, about being judged, about insecurity and about not always feeling comfortable with speaking out.” “The discussion addressed some of the most pressing concerns of Gen Z – balancing profession and passion, the freedom to think, express and explore, and dealing with anxiety and overcoming judgment,” Gandhi added. “A central theme of the conversation was how society often attempts to define individuals through labels and assumptions. The message was clear: while the world may try to tell you who you are, what truly matters is staying truthful to yourself,” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Rahul became violent’: Ravneet Singh Bittu on ‘traitor’ face-off, says LoP came towards him after ‘losing his temper’
NEW DELHI: Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday reacted to his face-off with Rahul Gandhi over the latter’s “traitor” remark at Parliament earlier this week. Bittu alleged that the Lok Sabha leader of opposition lost his “temper” and became “so violent” that he had to be held back by other Congress leaders. The former Congress leader said that he was walking to the Parliament when Rahul came towards him “after losing his temper”, PTI reported. And he was offering a handshake, thinking that he is a ‘shahanshah’ (emperor), Bittu said. “His one arm was held by Congress leader K C Venugopal and the other by Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Randhawa,” PTI cited Bittu saying. “He became so violent, do not know what he had, only God knows,” claimed Bittu. The incident occurred outside Parliament’s Makar Dwar, the main entrance used by MPs to access the new Parliament building, where Rahul was standing with suspended Congress MPs, most of them from Punjab, who were protesting on the steps. “Here is a traitor walking right by. Look at the face,” Rahul said, directed at Bittu. He offered to shake hands, saying, “Hello brother, my traitor friend. Don’t worry, you will come back (to Congress).” Bittu refused to shake hands and retorted, “Desh ke dushman..” The verbal exchange was caught on camera. He further said that he did not quit the Congress mid-term, adding that he completed his third term as a Congress MP before joining the BJP Bittu joined BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He is a Rajya Sabha MP and was inducted as a minister during PM Narendra Modi’s third term in office. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
How Shashi Tharoor-Congress ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ moment gives UDF a timely lift before Kerala polls
NEW DELHI: The recent patch-up and the ‘all is good’ moment between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress high command have given the Congress in Kerala much-needed momentum ahead of the April–May assembly elections. Tharoor’s meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, after weeks of speculations about his strained ties with the party, has ended what many within the Congress described as an “awkward episode” and positioned him as a central campaign face for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). At a time when the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is battling incumbency fatigue and the BJP is testing the limits of its expansion in the state, the reconciliation gives the UDF a renewed sense of coherence and momentum. ‘All is good’ at a critical moment The recent Tharoor–Congress thaw sends a strong signal of unity to cadres and allies alike at a crucial time. Tharoor reportedly had been upset over the treatment meted out to him by Rahul Gandhi at a Kochi event recently and attempts by some leaders to sideline him in Kerala. For a party often in crisis over factionalism in its state units, the optics in Kerala were damaging. The reconciliation addressed that head-on. The leader of the opposition in the assembly, VD Satheesan’s faction, and leaders seen as sympathetic to Tharoor now have little room for parallel power centres. The warmth also saves Congress from embarrassment in front of its own LDF allies. Last year, as Tharoor had pointed out, “absence of a leader” in the Kerala party unit, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) chief Sadiq Ali Thangal had publicly asked the Congress to resolve internal differences, warning that visible discord would only benefit rivals. By bringing Tharoor back in confidence, that concern has now been allayed. This unity boost matters electorally. Since the late 1980s, Kerala voters have flipped governments every five years between the UDF and the LDF. However, this changed in the 2021 assembly polls, when the LDF failed to make gains and the LDF under Pinarayi Vijayan won a second consecutive term. The LDF improved its tally from 91 seats in 2016 to 99 in 2021, while the UDF dropped from 47 to 41 seats. Tharoor’s voter magnetism In the 2021 assembly polls, the biggest drive for the LDF sweep came from the Travancore belt, which includes Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam. The LDF won a majority of seats in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, traditionally swing-heavy areas. Tharoor’s Lok Sabha seat, Thiruvananthapuram, had also historically been a swing constituency, alternating between the Congress and the Left, and more recently becoming a BJP target seat. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP fielded Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Tharoor, but the Congress leader retained the seat for the fourth time by over 16,000 votes. The UDF swept 18 of 20 Lok Sabha seats. Tharoor’s appeal has been particularly visible among educated, salaried and first-time voters, segments that have shown increasing volatility in recent state and local elections. This cohort has not consistently aligned with the Congress organisation and has, at times, been receptive to the BJP’s urban outreach or the LDF’s governance pitch. Tharoor’s sustained wins in Thiruvananthapuram suggest an ability to arrest that drift, even when broader party trends are mixed. At a strategic level, this gives the UDF a pathway to expand beyond its traditional social bases without alienating them. Urban centres such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode, where turnout fluctuates and margins are often narrow, are likely to play an outsized role in 2026. Tharoor’s presence allows the Congress to contest these spaces more credibly, particularly at a time when the BJP has signalled intent through incremental municipal gains and a recent mayoral victory. The Congress leadership’s decision to deploy Tharoor as a campaign spearhead, tasked with touring all 140 constituencies, adds star power to a contest that often hinges on narrative dominance. Tharoor’s oratory, media presence and ability to frame local issues within a national and global context give the UDF an edge in reaching undecided voters. Countering LDF and BJP narratives The patch-up blunts rival narratives at once. For the BJP, which has repeatedly highlighted Congress infighting to project itself as a disciplined alternative (recently by also using Tharoor’s name frequently), the reconciliation weakens the “internal chaos” line of attack. This comes at a moment when the BJP is seeking to capitalise on its recent mayoral win in Thiruvananthapuram municipal corporation, a symbolic breakthrough that signalled growing urban traction, even if assembly-level success remains elusive. Moreover, Tharoor’s active presence on the campaign trail is likely to help the UDF attract the younger demographic, especially aspirants and educated youth. The Congress leader’s credibility as an author, diplomat and global speaker also gives him unique traction among voters in Kerala, given the state’s high literacy rate. Both the LDF and the BJP-led NDA have also often portrayed the Congress as dynastic and directionless. The image of Tharoor standing alongside Rahul Gandhi will undercut those claims, at least for now. Risks contained, momentum regained Perhaps the most immediate benefit of the reconciliation is risk mitigation. Speculation that Tharoor might drift towards the LDF or even explore non-Congress platforms has been firmly quashed. His integration into the Congress election campaign gives a message of consistency. The memory of 2021 still looms large for Congress strategists. Despite favourable anti-incumbency indicators then, the UDF failed to convert opportunity into victory. The Tharoor patch-up is being seen as a corrective step, aimed at ensuring that organisational weaknesses do not once again squander political openings. By restoring unity, the Congress-Tharoor patch-up gives the opposition UDF a credible shot at turning the page after years of Left rule. Whether it translates into seats in elections will depend on execution, alliances and local dynamics, but for now with this ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ image, the UDF has scored an early and much-needed win before heading into the elections. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely
‘Habit of repeating false things’: Kharge targets PM Modi over RS speech; cites Naravane ‘memoir’ in fresh salvo
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government over what he called a denial of facts surrounding the publication of former Army chief General M.M. Naravane’s memoir, saying the issue was “right under your nose” and accusing the government of evading key questions raised by the Opposition. Kharge’s remarks came after Opposition parties walked out of the Rajya Sabha during the Prime Minister’s reply to the debate on the President’s address yesterday, alleging that their concerns – particularly on national security and China – were not addressed. “There is no need to react to the PM’s speech, but I would like to respond to the things he said. Because repeating the lies has been one of his habits,” Kharge said, referring to the Prime Minister’s speech. “In 97 minutes of this speech, the PM did not say anything conclusive, he didn’t reply to any of the concerns we had raised during the discussion, but only spoke about the last 100 years, 75 years and 50 years.” Referring to the controversy over former Army Chief General Naravane’s memoir, Kharge questioned the government’s claim in Parliament that the book had not been published. “When we talk about the country’s defences, we received the published book by General MM Naravane (Retd), but how did you not get it? And you say in the parliament that the book hasn’t been published. How can the Defence Minister say that the book is not published? It is a privilege. It is right under your nose,” Kharge said. He alleged that both home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh repeated the same position in the House before Rahul Gandhi brought an alleged “memoir” of ex-Army Chief Naravane in Parliament. “In the end it turned out to be true,” he said. Kharge also questioned the government’s response when Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of China during the debate. “Why were they troubled when LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the issue (China issue)? Listen to the truth and reply… deny it,” he said. Kharge said the Opposition decided to walk out as it felt the Prime Minister had failed to substantively respond to the debate. “It is so unfortunate that he had no substance and answer to the issues we had raised in the House. Later, they only kept abusing me,” he said. Rejecting allegations that the Congress had insulted the Sikh community, after Rahul Gandhi’s comment calling Union minister Raveneet Bittu “traitor” snowbowled into a big controversy, drawing sharp reaction from BJP. Kharge said, “We respect the Sikh community.” He cited former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying, “Dr Manmohan Singh, a renowned economist was appointed the Finance Minister and PM twice, the same post as Modi ji.” Accusing the ruling party of relying on attacks rather than governance, Kharge said, “In the last 10 years, what have they done except abuse the Congress?” Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Indo-US trade deal a death knell for farmers: Congress
Jandiala Guru: Congress leaders on Friday sounded alarm bells over the Indo-US trade deal, saying it will sound the death knell for the country’s farmers as the US agricultural products will flood Indian markets. They also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi surrendered under pressure from the US President Donald Trump and was forced to accept these conditions, which were against the country’s interests. Addressing the ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ rally here on Friday, the Congress leaders resolved that, in the way PM Modi was forced to withdraw the three controversial “black” agricultural laws, the same way he will be forced to restore the MGNREGA by the Congress. Bhupesh promised that, in case the BJP govt does not restore the MGNREGA, the Congress govt, which will be formed in Punjab in 2027, will make special provisions for the poor labourers so that they are not affected by its withdrawal. Similarly, he said, once the Congress govt is formed at the Centre in 2029 with Rahul Gandhi as the PM, the MGNREGA will be restored in its original form. Referring to the Indo-US trade deal, he said it was the sign of a weak PM who completely surrendered before Trump. He said, under Modi, the country was seen as weak as it was being arm-twisted by the US and the Chinese. Speaking on the occasion, the Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring blamed both the central and the state govt for the failure to implement the MGNREGA scheme in Punjab. He said that while Modi scrapped the scheme now, chief minister Mann already failed as Punjab was providing negligible work under this scheme. Warring also lashed out at the BJP and its leaders for trying to distort the conversation between Rahul Gandhi and Ravneet Singh Bittu. Giving details of the conversation, he said he was very much present on the occasion when Rahul addressed Bittu as his “traitor friend”. He condemned the BJP for trying to give communal colour to the issue and accuse Rahul of insulting the Sikhs. He pointed out it was Bittu himself who said it so many times that he started wearing a turban at the behest of Rahul Gandhi only. Moreover, he added, Rahul Gandhi had so much faith and respect for the Sikh religion that he performed seva at Darbar Sahib round the clock. “Can such a person really insult Sikhs?” he asked. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Modi teri kabr khudegi’: PM Modi accuses opposition of masking hate behind ‘Mohabbat ki dukaan’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mounted a sharp offensive against the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, accusing it of cloaking hostility and divisive slogans in the rhetoric of “Mohabbat ki dukaan,” a phrase frequently used by Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi. However, he did not provide any evidence of opposition chanting the slogan.”They are moving with the mantra of ‘Modi teri kabr khudegi’. They dream of this and speak of democracy. They put up signboards of ‘Mohabbat ki dukan’. Is such hatred harboured in public life?” PM Modi said in his motion of thanks speech. “The Congress has a deeper problem, they cannot digest how Modi has reached this position, and their worry keeps growing… For them, it seems there is only one way out: to chant, ‘Modi, teri kabr khudegi (Modi, your grave will be dug).’ They (Congress) seem to assume that democracy and the Constitution exist only for their benefit. They believe that the Prime Minister’s post belongs to their family as a matter of right. And so, they go around spreading slogans about digging Modi’s grave,” he added. — ANI (@ANI) Continuing his attack on the opposition, he said that unlike past governments run by a “remote,” his authority flowed directly from the mandate of 140 crore people. “Their govt used to operate with a remote. My govt operated with a remote too. 140 crore people are my remote,” he said. He further blamed the opposition for weakening institutions, prioritising political survival over governance, and pushing agendas that, he said, compromised national security and public trust, accusing them of shielding illegal infiltrators while ignoring the aspirations of the youth and the long-term interests of the country. “A significant part of our energy is being spent on correcting the mistakes of the past. It takes great effort to erase the image that was created in the minds of the world during that period, they left things in such a damaged state. That is why we have placed strong emphasis on future-ready policies. Today, the country is being governed on the basis of policy and strategy. Global trust in India is growing. Guided by the mantra of ‘reform, perform, transform,’ we have moved forward, and the reality today is that the nation has boarded the Reform Express,” he said. His speech comes a day after his Lok Sabha address was cancelled amid protests by the opposition inside the House. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Scared of truth, sought refuge in lies’: Rahul Gandhi reacts to PM Modi’s RS speech
NEW DELHI: Congress Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that he “sought refuge in lies” while addressing the Rajya Sabha. After PM Modi address, the Congress leader took to X and said, “Just so much panic from a few questions? Modi ji, so scared of the truth, sought refuge in lies.” “Well, did what seemed right,” he added. In his much-anticipated speech in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi targeted the UPA regime and claimed that a significant part of the NDA regime, which has been in power for over a decade now, has gone in “correcting the mistakes of the past”. As PM Modi started his speech, loud sloganeering of “Let the LoP speak” and “tanashashi nahi chalegi (dictatorship will not be tolerated) by the opposition MPs. The opposition also staged a walkout shortly after the speech began. During his nearly 100-minute speech, PM Modi took many Gandhi family and accused them of ‘stealing’ Mahatma Gandhi’s surname. “For some people, stealing is a family profession. What’s shocking is that those habitual thieves have also stolen surname of a Gujarati, Mahatma Gandhi,” PM Modi said. Further taking a “start up” dig at the Congress party, and and its leadership Rahul Gandhi, the prime minister alleged that the party “cannot even lift their own startup.””Congress never promoted startup culture… They cannot even lift the startup of their own house,” PM Modi said. He also targeted Rahul for calling BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu a traitor and accused the Congress leader of insulting the Sikhs. “What happened yesterday — the ‘Yuvraj’ of Congress, who has a ‘shaatir dimaag’ called a member of this House a traitor. His arrogance is at its peak. He did not call others who left Congress traitors, but he said it to this MP because he is a Sikh,” Prime Minister Modi said in his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in Rajya Sabha. Rahul Gandhi had on Wednesday exchanged barbs with former party colleague and Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu in Parliament premises. In videos released by the Congress, Gandhi was heard calling Bittu “a traitor” and the minister retorting with “desh ke dushman” (enemy of the nation) jibe. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Naravane memoir row: Kiren Rijiju cites book to target Nehru, counter Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday defended the Centre’s decision to keep the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report on the 1962 India-China war classified, as a political row erupted in Parliament over Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi being stopped from quoting the “unpublished memoir” of former Army Chief General MM Naravane.In a post on X, Rijiju described the report as a sensitive defence document and said it should not be used for political purposes. He wrote, “Our Govt is led by a matured leader. Since 1962, the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat Commission report has remained secret. It indicted the Nehru Govt for the humiliating defeat at the hands of the Chinese PLA. Our Govt has never declassified it as a defence matter that can’t be used as a political tools.” — KirenRijiju (@KirenRijiju) The Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report was prepared by Lieutenant General Henderson Brooks and Brigadier General Premindra Singh Bhagat and was commissioned by then Acting Army Chief General JN Chaudhuri to review the Indian Army’s operations during the 1962 war with China, reported ANI. The report continues to remain classified. Rijiju also reshared a post from 2024, in which he highlighted India’s border infrastructure development. The minister’s comments follow a row that erupted after Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from the “unpublished memoir” of former Army Chief General MM Naravane during the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha. The Congress leader was referring to the 2020 India-China military standoff in eastern Ladakh when he cited the memoir, drawing strong objections from BJP members. During his remarks, Gandhi accused PM Modi of “not fulfulling responsibility” during the 2020 clashes along the Line of Actual Control Gandhi continued to raise the issue of the August 2020 India-China confrontation but was repeatedly interrupted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and later by Home Minister Amit Shah, who asked him not to quote from any unverified source. General Naravane was the Army Chief at the time of the Ladakh standoff. The excerpts cited by Gandhi were recently published by an online portal. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘BJP’s poster boy’: Punjab ex-minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu slams Union MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu Bittu over ‘enemy of state’ remark for Rahul Gandhi
Ludhiana: Senior Congress member and former Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu launched a blistering verbal counter-attack on Wednesday against Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, labelling his recent comments against Rahul Gandhi as “deeply irresponsible” and “unfortunate”. The friction follows Bittu’s controversial branding of the Lok Sabha’s leader of the opposition as “Desh ke Dushman” (enemy of the country), a statement that has ignited a firestorm within Punjab’s political circles. Ashu reminded Bittu, a three-time Member of Parliament, that his political foundations were built entirely on the support of the Gandhi family. Ashu noted that the Congress party had nurtured Bittu’s career, providing him with repeated opportunities and trust. “Just because you have become a poster boy of the BJP today does not mean you forget those who helped you rise in public life,” Ashu said, accusing Bittu of abusing his former mentors for “political convenience”. The Legacy Contradiction The former minister drew a sharp contrast between Bittu’s current rhetoric and the legacy of his grandfather, the late Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. “It is ironic that a person who claims to inherit Beant Singh’s legacy has abandoned the very principles his family stood for,” Ashu remarked. He pointed out that Beant Singh had sacrificed his life fighting the very “divisive forces” that the Congress alleges the BJP represents. Ashu argued that by switching sides for power and questioning the patriotism of others, Bittu has exposed a “lack of conviction.” ‘Sacrifice vs Rhetoric’ Ashu underscored the historical weight of the Gandhi family’s contributions to India, framing Bittu’s comments as a sign of political frustration rather than truth. Ashu reminded the Union Minister that both the Gandhi family and Beant Singh fought for the same cause — the unity and integrity of India. In a call for introspection, Ashu added: “Before pointing fingers at Rahul Gandhi, Bittu should remember that both Beant Singh and the Gandhi family laid down their lives for this country.” The Congress member concluded by stating that such reckless personal attacks serve only to lower the dignity of public life. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights