On completing one year as chairman of the Congress SC department, Rajendra Pal Gautam roared, “The BJP’s ’12 years of excellence’ is merely a sham; the Bahujan Samaj is ready to make every sacrifice to save the Constitution and democracy.”
New Delhi. A grand event was held in the capital today to mark the completion of one year of former Delhi government minister Rajendra Pal Gautam as chairman of the Scheduled Caste (SC) department of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). A large number of party workers, supporters, and members of the Bahujan community participated in the solemn ceremony held at the Congress headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi.Raju, National Coordinator of the SC, ST, OBC, and Minority Departments of the Congress, was present as the special guest on this special occasion. During the program, the workers and the public present praised Rajendra Pal Gautam’s successful one-year tenure and described it as a year of historic activity for the department.
Addressing the ceremony, Rajendra Pal Gautam remembered the great Bahujan leaders who made unparalleled contributions to nation-building and social consciousness. He paid his respects to all the leaders of society, including Father of the Nation Jyotirao Phule, Savitribai Phule, Fatima Sheikh, Narayan Guru, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker, Sant Gadge Baba, Sant Ghasidas, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mata Ramabai, Babu Jagjivan Ram, Buddha Priya Maurya, and Honorable Kanshi Ram.
In his address, Rajendra Pal Gautam launched a scathing attack on the central government, stating that the country’s Constitution and democracy are in grave danger today. Referring to recent incidents like the cancellation of Rajya Sabha nominations, he described it as a blatant robbery and murder of democracy. He alleged that the current regime is not just stealing votes, but stealing entire elections and intends to re-enslave future generations.
The former minister criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of foreign policy and national security. He said that the central government has completely surrendered to foreign powers. Despite attacks on Indian ships and the loss of civilian lives, the government has adopted a policy of surrender instead of strongly protesting, which is extremely worrying.
Recalling the historical contributions of the Congress party, Gautam said that the credit for keeping the country united and building modern India goes to the Congress leadership and leaders like Dr. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Azad. He said that the Congress party built major institutions like AIIMS, IIT, IIM, BHEL, GAIL, SAIL, and ONGC, and opened the way for progress for Dalits and the deprived by nationalizing banks.
Comparing the policies of the central BJP government, he said that those who built the country feel the pain, but those who sold it feel no pain. He alleged that the BJP sold hundreds of public sector undertakings (PSUs), closed government schools in the name of mergers, and made education so expensive that children from poor, working classes, Dalits, and backward classes are forced to abandon higher education or commit suicide.
Rajendra Pal Gautam also expressed deep concern over the growing hatred and divisive forces in the country. He said that through demonetization and black laws, the country’s farmers and laborers were oppressed. Hatred is being spread in the name of caste and religion, Dalits are being oppressed, and criminals are being honored. He reminded that the ideological ancestors of the current government stood with the British during the freedom movement, and therefore, they have no contribution to nation-building.
Assuring the party’s top leadership, Gautam stated that in a recent senior leadership meeting, it was decided that no sacrifice would be made to save the country. Addressing the respected Rahul Gandhi, he said that the Bahujan Samaj has always been loyal and will stand firmly with him until he becomes the Prime Minister of the country.
He called upon the workers to go to every village, town, and settlement and fight a decisive battle to protect the Constitution and democracy. He said that we are not afraid of government investigation agencies, police, and prisons; even the government’s prisons will fall short in front of our population.
Giving credit to his entire team for his successful tenure, Rajendra Pal Gautam said that the BJP’s slogan of “12 years of excellence” is hollow, as they have impoverished the country while their leaders have become wealthy. In contrast, this one year of the AICC SC Department has been truly exceptional due to the collective efforts of all national coordinators, state presidents, volunteers, and civil society.
Courtesy: Hindi News