Political temperatures are soaring following Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s explosive remarks targeting Rahul Gandhi’s leadership suitability. The ex-Bhopal parliamentarian asserted that Gandhi, owing to his mother’s foreign birth, is neither governable material nor patriotic—a certainty, she emphasized.
Her words have polarized opinions, fueling a heated Congress rebuttal. From Mumbai, senior party leader Hussain Dalwai mounted a robust defense. ‘Rahul Gandhi dedicates himself to securing rights for this nation’s everyday people,’ Dalwai told IANS. ‘Thakur should muster the bravery to fight for the masses if she claims otherwise. In truth, she’s the country’s foremost adversary.’
Dalwai underscored Sonia Gandhi’s citizenship, deeming attacks on her inappropriate. He urged probes into Thakur’s deeds and criticized BJP’s ethos. ‘They never serve the public—it’s their doctrine to oppose janata,’ he said. ‘Handing Bhopal’s ticket to Pragya amid grave charges unmasks their priorities.’
Turning historical, Dalwai quizzed: ‘What does this ex-MP know of Congress’s independence war? Where stood her lineage?’
Thakur remained unapologetic, portraying Congress as devoid of principles, opportunistic survivors. She scorned Gandhi for allegedly branding Hindu symbols terroristic and Hindus terrorists. ‘No credibility in such a person’s words; his nature is wholly perverse,’ she concluded.
Amid this clash, core questions of nationalism, dynasty, and public service resurface. Dalwai’s retort reframes Gandhi as a people’s warrior, contrasting Thakur’s narrative and potentially galvanizing Congress supporters while exposing BJP fault lines.