A scathing indictment of Congress politics came from BJP stalwart Arjun Ram Meghwal, who targeted Rahul Gandhi head-on, claiming the party exists purely on the fuel of appeasement. During a high-profile address, Meghwal laid bare the opposition’s playbook, arguing that tushitikaran – appeasement – is the only thing keeping Congress afloat in turbulent political waters.
The Finance Minister of State painted a vivid picture of Congress’s governance failures, from the UPA era’s scams to its current opposition stance that he described as anti-national. ‘Rahul Gandhi’s Congress breathes appeasement,’ he said, referencing policies that allegedly sacrificed India’s integrity for short-term gains.
This verbal broadside occurs against a backdrop of intensifying rivalry, with both parties gearing up for assembly elections in several states. Meghwal stressed how BJP’s governance model emphasizes empowerment over entitlement, delivering tangible benefits like housing for the poor, farmer support schemes, and women’s self-help groups.
He called upon voters to reject Congress’s divisive narrative and embrace the inclusive ethos of ‘Viksit Bharat’. The speech, peppered with local references appealing to his Rajasthan audience, received thunderous applause and quickly went viral.
Opposition leaders labeled Meghwal’s remarks as desperate fear-mongering, vowing to counter with data on GDP growth and job creation under previous regimes. Analysts see this as part of BJP’s broader offensive to reclaim narrative control.
With Meghwal’s rising profile, including his roles in key ministries, his words carry weight in shaping public discourse. As the dust settles, this exchange highlights the deep ideological chasm between India’s two major political forces, promising more fireworks ahead.