BJP govt ‘talks like a lion, acts like a mouse’: Congress chief Kharge on border face-off
By PTI
ALWAR (Rajasthan): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the BJP authorities “talks like a lion but acts like a mouse” as it’s not taking over China for indulging in incursions alongside the border and is operating away from a debate on the difficulty in Parliament.
Speaking at a rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar on the sidelines of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, he additionally claimed that whereas the Congress stood for the nation, helped attain Independence and its leaders gave supreme sacrifices, the BJP folks “did not even lose a dog” for the nation.
The 80-year-old chief mentioned when Rahul Gandhi talked in regards to the border dispute with China at a presser not too long ago, BJP leaders raised the matter alleging that he was attempting to interrupt the nation and that he has no respect for Indian troopers The Modi authorities claims that they’re very sturdy, it pats itself on the again claiming nobody can look into its eyes, however disputes and clashes are rising on the border, Kharge mentioned.
“After 20 of our soldiers were martyred at the border in Galwan, Modi ji met the Chinese president 18 times. They held meetings and even enjoyed swings. After all this, why is this happening at the border with China?” he mentioned.
Kharge mentioned he once more raised the difficulty of China in Parliament on Monday and needed a dialogue on the border scenario, however the BJP authorities isn’t prepared for it.
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“They (BJP government) talk like a lion outwardly, but if you see they act like a mouse. We want that the issue be discussed and give notices, but they are still not ready for a discussion in Parliament,” he mentioned.
This authorities talks loudly, however is just destroying democracy, he alleged.
“Every day the rights of the autonomous bodies are being taken away. ED, CBI, and CVC are trying to scare everyone by misusing their powers. They are also trying to scare the Congress people, but we will never be scared,” he mentioned.
The Congress acquired the nation Independence, and several other of our leaders, together with Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, gave sacrifices, Kharge mentioned.
“Has even your dog at home died for the country? Still, they claim to be patriots and if we say something we are termed as deshdrohi (anti-nationals),” the Congress chief mentioned.
Kharge mentioned it was stunning that his social gathering’s demand for a dialogue on the Chinese incursions on the border was not allowed. “They said there is no need for a discussion.”
“Defence Minister Rajnath Singh came and gave a one-page statement and left. But we needed a discussion on what is happening with China, what the government is doing and what is the state of our border and soldiers. We are with the country for national security, and we will all together protect the country. But why are you hiding and running away from a discussion over China,” he mentioned, including that the Congress is just searching for data on what is occurring.
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Today this BJP authorities doesn’t take into consideration the farmers, he alleged and reminded the ruling social gathering of its promise of doubling the farmers’ revenue. “Farmers were crushed to death by the home minister’s son under a jeep, no action is taken, inflation has increased so much today,” he mentioned.
Unemployment has skyrocketed whereas 30 lakh authorities posts are mendacity vacant within the nation, Kharge mentioned. “By giving a letter of 71,000 jobs, do event management, but 30 lakh jobs are vacant in the public sector. Why are you not filling them up? They (BJP) want to keep the poor while making their friends richer,” the Congress president mentioned.
He additionally exuded confidence that Congress would win the 2024 basic elections, citing the love the Rahul Gandhi-led yatra is getting.
Kharge additionally accused the BJP of dividing the folks of the nation on strains of faith, caste and area and alleged that it’s ending democracy and autonomy of constitutional establishments. “That is why Rahul Gandhi is holding the Bharat Jodo Yatra and is trying to unite everyone,” he claimed.
Earlier within the day, Kharge raised the difficulty of the border battle with China within the Rajya Sabha and demanded a dialogue on the difficulty.
“China is illegally encroaching upon our borders. Satellite imagery shows that they are building divisional headquarters, army garrison and weapon shelters for artillery. Why is the Modi government shying away from ‘China pe charcha’?” he requested on Twitter.
China is illegally encroaching upon our borders.
Satellite imagery reveals that they’re constructing divisional headquarters, military garrison and weapon shelters for artillery.
Why is the Modi Govt shying away from ‘CHINA PE CHARCHA’ ? pic.twitter.com/2HRLndXM0Y
— Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha (@LoPIndia) December 19, 2022
ALWAR (Rajasthan): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the BJP authorities “talks like a lion but acts like a mouse” as it’s not taking over China for indulging in incursions alongside the border and is operating away from a debate on the difficulty in Parliament.
Speaking at a rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar on the sidelines of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, he additionally claimed that whereas the Congress stood for the nation, helped attain Independence and its leaders gave supreme sacrifices, the BJP folks “did not even lose a dog” for the nation.
The 80-year-old chief mentioned when Rahul Gandhi talked in regards to the border dispute with China at a presser not too long ago, BJP leaders raised the matter alleging that he was attempting to interrupt the nation and that he has no respect for Indian troopers The Modi authorities claims that they’re very sturdy, it pats itself on the again claiming nobody can look into its eyes, however disputes and clashes are rising on the border, Kharge mentioned.
“After 20 of our soldiers were martyred at the border in Galwan, Modi ji met the Chinese president 18 times. They held meetings and even enjoyed swings. After all this, why is this happening at the border with China?” he mentioned.
Kharge mentioned he once more raised the difficulty of China in Parliament on Monday and needed a dialogue on the border scenario, however the BJP authorities isn’t prepared for it.
ALSO READ | China making ready for struggle, Indian authorities asleep: Rahul Gandhi
“They (BJP government) talk like a lion outwardly, but if you see they act like a mouse. We want that the issue be discussed and give notices, but they are still not ready for a discussion in Parliament,” he mentioned.
This authorities talks loudly, however is just destroying democracy, he alleged.
“Every day the rights of the autonomous bodies are being taken away. ED, CBI, and CVC are trying to scare everyone by misusing their powers. They are also trying to scare the Congress people, but we will never be scared,” he mentioned.
The Congress acquired the nation Independence, and several other of our leaders, together with Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, gave sacrifices, Kharge mentioned.
“Has even your dog at home died for the country? Still, they claim to be patriots and if we say something we are termed as deshdrohi (anti-nationals),” the Congress chief mentioned.
Kharge mentioned it was stunning that his social gathering’s demand for a dialogue on the Chinese incursions on the border was not allowed. “They said there is no need for a discussion.”
“Defence Minister Rajnath Singh came and gave a one-page statement and left. But we needed a discussion on what is happening with China, what the government is doing and what is the state of our border and soldiers. We are with the country for national security, and we will all together protect the country. But why are you hiding and running away from a discussion over China,” he mentioned, including that the Congress is just searching for data on what is occurring.
ALSO READ | Accused of altering establishment, Beijing downplays Arunachal border conflict
Today this BJP authorities doesn’t take into consideration the farmers, he alleged and reminded the ruling social gathering of its promise of doubling the farmers’ revenue. “Farmers were crushed to death by the home minister’s son under a jeep, no action is taken, inflation has increased so much today,” he mentioned.
Unemployment has skyrocketed whereas 30 lakh authorities posts are mendacity vacant within the nation, Kharge mentioned. “By giving a letter of 71,000 jobs, do event management, but 30 lakh jobs are vacant in the public sector. Why are you not filling them up? They (BJP) want to keep the poor while making their friends richer,” the Congress president mentioned.
He additionally exuded confidence that Congress would win the 2024 basic elections, citing the love the Rahul Gandhi-led yatra is getting.
Kharge additionally accused the BJP of dividing the folks of the nation on strains of faith, caste and area and alleged that it’s ending democracy and autonomy of constitutional establishments. “That is why Rahul Gandhi is holding the Bharat Jodo Yatra and is trying to unite everyone,” he claimed.
Earlier within the day, Kharge raised the difficulty of the border battle with China within the Rajya Sabha and demanded a dialogue on the difficulty.
“China is illegally encroaching upon our borders. Satellite imagery shows that they are building divisional headquarters, army garrison and weapon shelters for artillery. Why is the Modi government shying away from ‘China pe charcha’?” he requested on Twitter.
China is illegally encroaching upon our borders.
Satellite imagery reveals that they’re constructing divisional headquarters, military garrison and weapon shelters for artillery.
Why is the Modi Govt shying away from ‘CHINA PE CHARCHA’ ? pic.twitter.com/2HRLndXM0Y
— Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha (@LoPIndia) December 19, 2022
