KALABURGAI:Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a fierce attack on the BJP, calling it a “terrorist party” and accusing it of supporting violence and atrocities across the country.
Kharge’s sharp remarks came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment that the Congress had been taken over by ‘Urban Naxals’.
“Progressive people are being called Urban Naxals… this is his habit. His party itself is a terrorist party. They lynch people, urinate in the mouths of Scheduled Caste members, and commit heinous crimes against tribal people. They support those who do all these things, and then they blame others,”Kharge stated during a media briefing.
He further criticised Modi, saying, “Wherever his government is in power, atrocities are committed on Scheduled Castes and especially tribal people. He talks about these atrocities, but it is his government. He can control it.”
Kharge also took aim at the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, accusing him of supporting a divisive agenda. “You [Bhagwat] are the one who supports a party that wants disunity in the country. It starts with altering the Constitution, ending reservations, and making divisive remarks about Muslims,” Kharge remarked.
The Congress chief’s statements come at a time of internal review within the party, following its unexpected defeat in the recent Haryana elections. Despite predictions of a Congress victory, the results have prompted deep introspection.
“The whole country, and even the BJP, were saying Congress would win. But despite that, we need to understand the factors that led to our loss,” Kharge said.
He revealed that a meeting is underway to review the situation, adding, “Once the report comes, it will be clear what needs to be done and how it happened.”
Kharge acknowledged the challenges of internal dynamics within Congress, saying, “During victory, many may take credit, and in times of loss, there will always be critics.”
The Congress leadership is expected to meet soon, and the findings of the internal review are likely to influence the party’s strategy for upcoming elections.
