Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Comments in America
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 10: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his statements made in Washington DC. Chouhan stated that tarnishing the country’s image abroad is akin to treason and that no patriot would do such a thing.
Chouhan remarked, “Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of Opposition (LoP) and he is also accountable for the country. Going out of the country and tarnishing the country’s image is a crime like treason, no patriot can do this. But Rahul ji seems to have become frustrated with the Congress after losing for the third time in a row and is venting his frustration out in America by spoiling the country’s image.”
He emphasized that while there are different political parties within India, when abroad, everyone represents the country, citing former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an example.
Chouhan also shared an anecdote from his past visit to America, where he defended then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against claims of being an underachiever, stating that an Indian PM could never be an underachiever.
Praising the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Chouhan highlighted the dedication of its volunteers to the country. He questioned Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the RSS, noting the organization’s commitment to nation-building.
Chouhan also addressed Rahul Gandhi’s comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that people are not afraid of Modi because they love him, which is why he has been elected for the third consecutive time.
Further targeting Rahul Gandhi, Chouhan accused him of insulting Indian laborers and artisans by suggesting that everything in India is made in China. He pointed out that under PM Modi’s leadership, India is becoming self-reliant and is now the fifth largest economy in the world, soon to be the third largest.
Chouhan concluded by saying that despite Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, he failed to connect with the Indian people, their culture, and traditions.
Rahul Gandhi is currently on a visit to the United States, where he has addressed the Indian diaspora in Virginia and interacted with students and teachers at the University of Texas in Dallas.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India who is in charge of a specific department or ministry, like education or health.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan -: Shivraj Singh Chouhan is an Indian politician who is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serves as a Union Minister.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a member of the Congress party. He is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
Washington DC -: Washington DC is the capital city of the United States of America. It is where the President of the USA lives and where many important government buildings are located.
treason -: Treason is a very serious crime that involves betraying one’s own country, usually by helping its enemies or trying to overthrow the government.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) -: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a large volunteer organization in India that promotes Hindu values and culture. It is closely associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Prime Minister 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.
Indian diaspora -: The Indian diaspora refers to people of Indian origin who live outside India. They often maintain cultural and family ties with India.
artisans -: Artisans are skilled workers who make things by hand, like pottery, jewelry, or textiles. They often use traditional methods and techniques.
