Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: In a sharp retort to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi, BJP president JP Nadda has hit back by listing derogatory terms used by Congress leaders against PM Modi over the years. Nadda’s letter, sent on Thursday, highlights what he called a pattern of insults from the Congress, accusing the party of disrespecting political decorum.
In his letter, Nadda recalled instances where Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi’s mother, Sonia Gandhi, allegedly used offensive language against PM Modi. He cited Sonia Gandhi’s infamous “maut ka saudagar” (merchant of death) remark during the Gujarat elections. “Had the Congress forgotten political decency back then?” Nadda questioned.
Congress’s History of Insults
Nadda went on to list numerous derogatory terms reportedly used by Congress members to describe the Prime Minister, including “snake,” “scorpion,” “demon,” “pickpocket,” and “coward.” He also pointed out how even Modi’s parents had been insulted by Congress leaders in the past.
The BJP president accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading divisive politics, particularly regarding reservations and caste, and claimed that Gandhi’s remarks at a U.S. university, where he spoke about reconsidering reservations in a “fair” India, revealed his true stance on the issue.
Congress’s Alleged Disrespect for Democracy
Nadda further charged the Congress with undermining democracy, citing the imposition of the Emergency in 1975, the party’s support for triple talaq, and alleged attempts to weaken constitutional institutions. He framed these actions as indicative of the Congress’s failure to uphold democratic values.
Kharge’s Complaint to PM Modi
Mallikarjun Kharge’s original letter to PM Modi had flagged what he described as a “series of objectionable, violent and indecent” remarks made by BJP leaders against Rahul Gandhi. Among the incidents he highlighted were statements from BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu calling Gandhi “terrorist number 1,” and threats from Shiv Sena leaders, who offered money to anyone who could harm Gandhi.
In his letter, Kharge emphasized India’s legacy of non-violence and political respect, which he said was being eroded by such comments. He urged the Prime Minister to take action to prevent further deterioration of political discourse and protect Indian democracy from decline.
BJP Defends Itself
Nadda responded by asserting that the BJP has always respected its allies and upheld democratic norms, but it would not let the Congress’s history of insults go unaddressed. He defended the BJP’s stance, calling Congress’s complaints hypocritical given its own history of disrespecting the Prime Minister and engaging in divisive politics.
