Rahul Gandhi on CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back after Rahul Gandhi’s press conference regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR process. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi responded to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations in a press conference and raised questions on Congress politics and the issue of anti-incumbency.
BJP’s response to anti-incumbency statement
Sudhanshu Trivedi said that the things that Rahul Gandhi has said regarding the anti-incumbency wave do not reflect the complete picture of Indian politics. He said that there has been anti-incumbency against Congress for a long time. Giving the example of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, he said that Congress could not return to power in these states for many decades.
Mentioned about old Congress elections
The BJP leader said that there was a time when Congress was in power for a long time. Referring to the old elections, he said that in those times incidents like booth capturing and election violence were discussed. Trivedi said that Rahul Gandhi needs to understand the history of Indian politics and electoral circumstances.
Questions raised on Election Commission and SIR controversy
Sudhanshu Trivedi also responded to the questions raised by Rahul Gandhi on the functioning of the Election Commission. He said that if differences of opinion are being claimed among the election commissioners, then there should be a clear basis for the same. He said that the reaction of the concerned parties on any report or claim is also important.
Comment on Rahul Gandhi’s electoral ability
Sudhanshu Trivedi also raised questions on Rahul Gandhi’s election politics. He said that Congress has been winning elections on many seats with the help of alliance partners. Referring to Rae Bareli and Wayanad seats, he presented his party’s stand and said that Congress should consider its political performance.
Statement regarding PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
Comparing the political style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, the BJP leader said that the working style of both the leaders is different. He also commented on Rahul Gandhi’s political experience. At the same time, after BJP’s reaction on the election allegations made by Rahul Gandhi and Congress, the political debate has intensified.