New Delhi, October 10 Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has launched a scathing attack on the central government, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the Election Commission. In a video message shared on the social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi said that he has been fighting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the RSS, and those associated with them for over a decade and understands their tactics well.
Rahul Gandhi said, “I have been fighting against Narendra Modi, the RSS, and those associated with them for over a decade. I understand my opponents as well as anyone understands their opponent. I know them inside out, I am aware of their every move.”
He alleged that the biggest characteristic of his political opponents is “cowardice.” Rahul Gandhi, naming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said that the circle around them is gradually shrinking.
The Congress leader said that the opposition’s voice cannot be suppressed through arrests and the use of security forces. He said, “Do whatever you want. Call in as many police as you need. Arrest all the leaders, arrest all the youth, arrest us all. We are not going to back down.”
Rahul Gandhi claimed that he has the necessary information and that his fight is to protect the Constitution and democratic rights. He appealed to the youth to continue their protests, saying that Congress stands with them.
Rahul Gandhi’s comments come at a time when Congress leaders have criticized the central government and administration over the protests in Delhi.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, targeting the government over the detention of protesters, alleged that the capital has been turned into a “fortress” to prevent democratic protests. She claimed that youth and opposition party workers are being prevented from exercising their constitutional rights. Attempts to weaken the democratic system are against the country’s interests, and the government appears to be frightened by criticism.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh also questioned the central government and the Election Commission, saying that the unprecedented security arrangements in the national capital show that the government is uneasy about the protests. He also objected to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process related to the voter list, calling it an issue related to democratic rights.
The Congress said that its movement will continue on issues concerning youth, students, and voters.
