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BJP using Vande Mataram row to divide: Renuka Chowdhury
Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury has accused the BJP of exploiting the Vande Mataram controversy to fuel divisive politics. She said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s repeated criticism of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Gandhi…
Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury has accused the BJP of exploiting the Vande Mataram controversy to fuel divisive politics. She said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s repeated criticism of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Gandhi family was an attempt to attract the leadership’s attention ahead of a possible Cabinet reshuffle, and that such attacks would strengthen rather than weaken the Congress.
Asked about Rahul Gandhi becoming prime minister after the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Chowdhury said he had never made such a claim and that the country would ultimately decide. She alleged that the BJP was using institutions like the Election Commission and the Enforcement Directorate to intimidate opposition parties and encourage defections. She welcomed Smriti Irani’s return to an organisational role, calling her talented.
On Jharkhand’s protest over recruitment exam irregularities, she praised Chief Minister Hemant Soren, saying the developments showed the strength of democratic protest. She dismissed US President Donald Trump’s comments on India’s electoral system as a major endorsement, arguing that India should not seek validation from foreign leaders.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Vande Mataram controversy has been a recurring flashpoint in Indian politics, often used by parties to rally their core supporters. The BJP has historically positioned itself as the guardian of national symbols, while Congress leaders like Chowdhury frame the issue as an attempt to distract from governance failures. With a Cabinet reshuffle looming, internal party dynamics in the BJP may amplify such rhetoric. The Election Commission and Enforcement Directorate have faced repeated allegations of bias from opposition parties, though no court has upheld such claims. Chowdhury’s remarks reflect the Congress’s strategy to reclaim the nationalist narrative ahead of 2029. Watch for the next Election Commission decision on model code violations or ED summons to opposition leaders.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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