Mumbai, January 23: A fresh political storm has erupted in India after former Bhopal MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Without naming him directly, Thakur questioned his credentials to lead the nation, labeling him unfit due to his mother’s foreign origins and doubting his patriotism.
Thakur’s remarks, delivered with sharp conviction, stated unequivocally that ‘a son of a foreign woman cannot be fit to govern, nor can he ever be a true patriot.’ The statement has ignited nationwide outrage and intensified the already charged political atmosphere ahead of elections.
Responding swiftly from Maharashtra, Congress leader Hussain Dalwai hit back hard. In an exclusive conversation with IANS in Mumbai, Dalwai praised Rahul Gandhi as a champion fighting for the common man’s rights. ‘Rahul Gandhi is battling for the rights of ordinary Indians in this country,’ he asserted. ‘If the former MP has the courage, let her fight for the people’s rights herself. I believe she is the number one enemy of the nation.’
Dalwai also defended Sonia Gandhi, emphasizing her Indian citizenship and slamming the personal attack. He demanded scrutiny of Thakur’s own actions and accused the BJP of never working for the public good. ‘BJP’s policy is against the people,’ he charged. ‘If they truly cared, they wouldn’t have fielded someone like Pragya Thakur from Bhopal despite serious allegations against her. This exposes their true face.’
Further escalating the rhetoric, Dalwai questioned Thakur’s knowledge of Congress’s role in India’s freedom struggle. ‘What does she know about how Congress fought for independence? Where were her ancestors then?’ he retorted.
Thakur, on her part, dismissed Congress as opportunistic, lacking ideology and driven by power. She accused Rahul Gandhi of maligning Hindus and the saffron color as terrorism, declaring his character ‘entirely wrong.’
This exchange underscores deepening divides between BJP and Congress, with personal barbs threatening to overshadow policy debates. As the row simmers, it could rally bases on both sides, shaping the narrative for upcoming political battles.