Kharge accuses BJP of doublespeak on caste census
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public assembly for the second section of the Chhattisgarh Meeting elections, at Baikunthpur, in Koriya on November 9, 2023.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the BJP of doublespeak on caste census, a difficulty round which the Congress is constructing the narrative of the approaching State elections and the Lok Sabha polls scheduled subsequent yr.
“[Home Minister Amit] Shah says that we now have by no means opposed it [caste census]. [Prime Minister Narendra] Modi says this isn’t proper, you’re dividing the backwards and the Scheduled Caste” was his concluding comment at a ballot rally in election-bound Chhattisgarh’s Korba.
Later, at one other election rally in Baikunthpur within the State, Mr. Kharge accused Mr. Modi of utilizing faith for votes.
Asserting that Mr. Modi was dividing individuals within the title of religions, Mr. Kharge referred to the Prime Minister’s latest remarks that folks have been discovering it robust to rejoice festivals in Chhattisgarh. Mr. Kharge requested Mr. Modi, which festivals was he speaking about.
“My occasion is the occasion of Hindus, he’s intentionally feeding it within the minds of the individuals. Are we not Hindus? My title is Mallikarjun…it’s the title of Lord Shiva,” mentioned Mr. Kharge, accusing the BJP of deceiving individuals.
“Who’re you deceiving, why are you mendacity? For those who inform this to youngsters on a regular basis, then you’ll create an environment of hate within the nation,” he mentioned.
Bharat Jodo Yatra
In stark distinction, the Congress president identified, Rahul Gandhi walked over 4,000 km on foot throughout the Bharat Jodo Yatra throughout the nation to unite individuals with love and affection. He mentioned the BJP was shocked by the success of the yatra and it was nonetheless unable to discover a counter to it.
Mr. Kharge expressed confidence on the Congress’ victory within the Chhattisgarh elections. He even mentioned incumbent Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel would return because the Chief Minister, solely to right away add that whosoever can be chosen by the excessive command can be made the Chief Minister.
