Lucknow. Rajendra Pal Gautam, the newly appointed in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Congress, opened a political front against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the double engine government through his first press conference in the capital Lucknow on Thursday. Amidst the preparations for the assembly elections, he made serious allegations against the central and state governments like weakening the democratic institutions, playing with the basic spirit of the Constitution and political use of the administrative system. He said that questions are being raised on the impartiality of the country’s independent institutions and the foundation of democracy is being weakened.
Rajendra Pal Gautam alleged that constitutional and independent institutions like IAS, IPS and Election Commission seem to be working at the behest of BJP. He said that such an environment is being created in the country where the autonomy of constitutional institutions is continuously weakening. He claimed that efforts are being made to put pressure on the judiciary as well, due to which the democratic system is being affected. The Congress in-charge alleged that during the election process in West Bengal, a planned attempt was made to polarize votes and harm the opposition. He said that it is the responsibility of the Election Commission and other institutions to maintain the impartiality of democracy, but in the current circumstances questions are being raised on their role.
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Targeted regarding Ram temple construction and donations also
Rajendra Pal Gautam also attacked BJP regarding the construction of Ram temple. He alleged that commission fraud has taken place on a large scale in the construction work. Also raising the issue of donations, he said that if irregularities are being investigated then instead of targeting only small employees, action should also be taken against those allegedly responsible. He questioned when will action be taken against the real donation thieves and when will accountability be fixed.
Bulldozer action and attack on law and order
The Congress in-charge also raised questions on the law and order situation in BJP ruled states. He alleged that the bulldozer action was being used against select sections. He said that the rule of law will be established only when action is taken without any discrimination and equally for all.
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Congress’s attitude became aggressive before the elections
Before the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress has indicated through its new state in-charge to adopt an aggressive stance against BJP. It is clear from the first press conference of Rajendra Pal Gautam that in the coming days, Congress will work on the strategy of continuously cornering the BJP government on issues like Constitution, social justice, independence of democratic institutions, law and order and inflation.
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