BJP: Rahul Gandhi pushing India towards anarchy, creating north-south divide
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- BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to divide India on linguistic grounds after Gandhi criticized PM Modi's alleged attack on Tamil language and culture.
- Trivedi defended Modi's record, citing praise for Tamil as the world's oldest language, the installation of the Sengol in Parliament, and the gifting of a Russian Thirukkural translation to Putin.
- BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj also criticized Gandhi for not acting against a Congress MP dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment allegations, questioning his commitment to women's respect.
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Why It Matters
The BJP and Congress are engaged in a political exchange over language policy and cultural respect, with the BJP highlighting Modi's public praise for Tamil as the world's oldest language and the installation of the Sengol in Parliament as a symbol of Tamil heritage. Congress, through Rahul Gandhi, has accused the BJP government of undermining Tamil language and culture.
NEW DELHI: BJP Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of seeking to stoke division in the country on linguistic grounds after the LoP alleged that PM Modi has launched a "full-scale attack" on the Tamil language and culture. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the reality is that the Tamil language has received "immense respect" during Modi's tenure, with the PM praising it as the world's oldest language and applauding its rich culture even abroad. He said, "Efforts have been made to establish the Tamil language across its various dimensions, not only at the national level but also on the international stage." The BJP MP said Rahul has been trying hard to push India towards anarchy and create a divide between the north and south on a linguistic basis. "When the sacred Sengol was placed in the new Parliament building as a revered symbol of eternal Tamil culture in 2023, Congress opposed it," Trivedi said. Modi recently presented a copy of the Russian translation of 'Thirukkural' to Vladimir Putin, he pointed out. Trivedi also slammed Rahul for his "undeclared Emergency" jibe at Modi. "Today, you can say whatever comes to mind about the prime minister, making baseless and reckless comments.
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There was a time when if you merely said at a public place that the Indira Gandhi govt must be removed, you were jailed." BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj slammed Rahul for Congress not taking any action against JNU professor Angomcha Akoijam, a party MP who was recently dismissed from JNU over charges of sexual harassment. Addressing a presser, Swaraj asked Gandhi whether 'nari samman' was just a slogan for his party instead of a policy. "If 'smash the patriarchy' is not a motivated stance and not mere political rhetoric for you, then take action against your MP. "
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The BJP will continue to highlight Modi's promotion of Tamil language and culture in upcoming political campaigns.
Likely · Within weeks
Congress may face internal pressure to take action against Angomcha Akoijam following public criticism from BJP leaders.
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific actions has the Modi government taken that Congress claims constitute an 'attack' on Tamil language and culture?
- Has the Congress party taken any disciplinary action against Angomcha Akoijam following his dismissal from JNU?
- What is the current status of the sexual harassment allegations against Angomcha Akoijam?