Congress Accuses BJP of Misinterpreting Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks on Mohan Bhagwat

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New Delhi: The Congress party on Thursday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of deliberately misinterpreting Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments regarding “fighting against the Indian state.” The Congress clarified that Gandhi was referring to the constitutional definition of the ‘State’ as outlined in Article 12 of the Indian Constitution, and not making a personal attack against the country.

The controversy erupted after Rahul Gandhi, during the inauguration of Congress’ new headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday, criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and BJP for allegedly capturing “every single institution” in the country. He also spoke about RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement regarding India’s “true independence,” linking the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to this notion.

Gandhi stated, “It is quite symbolic that yesterday, in a speech, the chief of the RSS said India never achieved independence in 1947. He claimed true independence was achieved when the Ram Mandir was built. This building (the Congress headquarters) is not an ordinary building. It has emerged from the soil of our country, as a result of the hard work and sacrifice of millions of people.”

In response, BJP president JP Nadda launched a sharp attack on Gandhi, accusing him and his allies of aligning with “Urban Naxals” and a so-called “deep state” that he claimed aims to weaken India. Nadda’s tweet on X (formerly Twitter) read, “Congress has a history of encouraging all those forces who want a weak India. Their greed for power has led to compromising the nation’s integrity and betraying the trust of the people.”

However, senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel came to the defense of Rahul Gandhi. While addressing the press at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi, Baghel accused the BJP of misusing central agencies and undermining institutions that are constitutionally defined as part of the ‘State.’ He stated that Gandhi’s remarks were in reference to the government’s misuse of state power, especially in controlling independent institutions such as the judiciary and media.

Baghel clarified, “Rahul Gandhi was speaking about the ‘State’ as defined in Article 12 of the Indian Constitution, which includes the government and all its authorities and bodies. He was referring to the overreach of the ruling party in these institutions and not attacking the Indian nation or people.”

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