Nitin Gadkari Criticizes Congress for Weakening Border Talks with Neighbors
Gadkari's Accusations Against Congress
On Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari accused the Congress party of undermining opportunities in border discussions with India's neighboring countries. He expressed skepticism regarding the previous government's decisions on Tibet and Kashmir. In a social media post, Gadkari alleged that Congress has received opaque political donations, blurring the lines between power and privilege. He emphasized that Congress's track record over the decades raises serious concerns, claiming that strategic opportunities have repeatedly been compromised, whether in global contexts, border negotiations, or post-war impacts. Issues like Tibet, Kashmir, and unemployment cannot simply be dismissed as isolated decisions made at the negotiation tables.
Concerns Over Political Transparency
Gadkari further noted that recurring issues such as procurement disputes, concerns over opaque political funding, and the blurred lines between power and privilege contribute to the weakening of institutions when national borders come into the negotiation sphere, leading to a decline in public trust. He stressed the importance of viewing history honestly rather than through selective memories. This statement follows accusations from BJP leaders against Congress regarding compromises, in response to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-U.S. interim trade agreement.
Piyush Goyal's Remarks on the Gandhi Family
Earlier today, Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed that the Gandhi family represents a completely compromise-oriented political lineage, labeling Congress as a party of compromises. During a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Goyal criticized decisions made by former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru. He accused Congress of corruption, asserting that Rahul Gandhi embodies the essence of compromise. Amid ongoing tensions between BJP and Congress regarding the shirtless protest by the Indian Youth Congress during the AI summit, Goyal stated that Rahul Gandhi has become a symbol of negative politics.