BJP Criticizes Congress Over Treatment of Mallikarjun Kharge
Priyanka Gandhi’s Nomination in Wayanad Sparks Controversy
In New Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised concerns over the treatment of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s nomination filing in Wayanad. BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan expressed shock at the alleged humiliation of Kharge, a senior Dalit leader, by the Congress Party. Kesavan criticized the Congress for being anti-Dalit and prioritizing vote bank politics over the interests of marginalized communities.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also criticized the Congress, accusing the party of practicing untouchability and treating Dalits as third-class citizens. He claimed that the incident involving Kharge exposed the Congress’s true stance on Dalit participation.
Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination papers at the district collector’s office in Kalpetta, Kerala, following a roadshow and public rally with her brother Rahul Gandhi. The Wayanad seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi, who retained the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Constituency. The by-election in Wayanad is set for November 13.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Congress -: The Congress Party, also known as the Indian National Congress, is another major political party in India.
Mallikarjun Kharge -: Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and the president of the Congress Party in India.
Priyanka Gandhi -: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is a prominent leader in the Congress Party and the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Wayanad -: Wayanad is a district in the state of Kerala, India. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and is also a political constituency.
Dalit -: Dalit is a term used in India to describe people who belong to the lowest caste in the traditional Hindu caste system. They have historically faced discrimination.
Untouchability -: Untouchability is a social practice where certain groups of people are considered ‘untouchable’ and face discrimination. It is illegal in India.
Kalpetta -: Kalpetta is a town in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a senior leader in the Congress Party and the brother of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
By-election -: A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.