Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Criticizes Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks on Sikhs in the US
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 11: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took a strong stance against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments in the US, comparing his language to that of a pro-Khalistan separatist. Dhami criticized Gandhi’s remarks regarding Sikhs, accusing him of trying to harm India’s culture.
Speaking to the media, Dhami said, “Rahul Gandhi, whenever he speaks, speaks against the nation. His recent statement on Sikhs is an attempt to weaken their confidence. Sikhism was established by the great Gurus in India, and under Narendra Modi’s rule, the whole of India is united. Rahul Gandhi is trying to raise doubts about the country’s security apparatus.”
“His language is no different from that of Pannu (a designated terrorist in India),” the CM added.
The Uttarakhand CM’s remarks came after Rahul Gandhi addressed an event in Washington DC, where he said, “The fight in India is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear a turban, whether a Sikh will be allowed to wear a kada or go to the Gurudwara. That’s what the fight is about, and it’s not just for Sikhs, but for all religions.”
CM Dhami also responded to former Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde’s recent remarks, recalling how Shinde had felt afraid during his visits to the region. Dhami compared his statements to the current situation in Kashmir.
The Uttarakhand CM said, “Since the abrogation of Article 370, tourism has increased, and the region is moving towards prosperity. During Shinde’s tenure, everybody knew what Kashmir was like, but under Narendra Modi, the changes are evident. Today, separatism and terrorism are coming to an end because of the abrogation of Article 370.”
He further added, “Kashmiris can feel the development and peace that has come to the region. The opposition tried to push Kashmir backwards, breeding terrorism. Now, the people see the corruption of Congress, and its two-faced approach is being exposed.”
CM Dhami also addressed concerns about changing the names of places associated with important spiritual leaders and the reservation issue for the Gujarat and Bakarwal communities, which he claimed Congress is attempting to end.
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Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state. They are responsible for running the state and making important decisions.
Pushkar Singh Dhami -: Pushkar Singh Dhami is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, a state in India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a leader of the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India. He is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Sikhs -: Sikhs are people who follow Sikhism, a religion that originated in Punjab, India. They believe in one God and the teachings of their ten Gurus.
US -: US stands for the United States of America, a country in North America. It is one of the most powerful countries in the world.
pro-Khalistan separatist -: A pro-Khalistan separatist is someone who supports the idea of creating a separate country called Khalistan for Sikhs. This idea is not supported by the Indian government.
Congress leader -: A Congress leader is a person who holds a leadership position in the Indian National Congress party. This party is one of the oldest political parties in India.
Sushilkumar Shinde -: Sushilkumar Shinde is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a former Home Minister of India. The Home Minister is responsible for internal security and law and order in the country.
Kashmir -: Kashmir is a region in the northern part of India. It has been a point of conflict between India and Pakistan for many years.
abrogation of Article 370 -: The abrogation of Article 370 refers to the Indian government’s decision to remove the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir. This happened in August 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule.
Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been in office since 2014.