Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge delivered a scathing speech at the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, calling out the BJP for their religious displays in search of photo ops while ignoring critical issues like poverty and hunger. He questioned the effectiveness of taking dips in the Ganga in addressing real problems and urged people not to be fooled by false promises.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Condemns BJP's Religious Displays as Empty Rhetoric
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its ostentatious religious displays, calling them a mere facade to distract from pressing societal issues.
Kharge's Scathing Speech
Speaking at the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Kharge denounced the BJP's obsession with photo ops involving religious rituals. He questioned the efficacy of such actions in addressing the real challenges facing the nation, such as poverty, hunger, and unemployment.
"You take dips in the Ganga for photo ops, but what about the millions of poor who don't have access to clean drinking water?" Kharge asked. "You build grand temples, but how will that alleviate the suffering of those who struggle to feed their families?"
BJP's Response
The BJP has dismissed Kharge's speech as politically motivated and an attempt to divide the country along religious lines. Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused the Congress of attempting to 'hurt Hindu sentiments.'
Background
The BJP-led government has been accused of using religion as a political tool, especially in recent years. The party has passed controversial laws perceived as favoring the Hindu majority and has often engaged in inflammatory rhetoric directed toward minority communities.
Criticism from Opposition
Opposition parties have consistently criticized the BJP's religious agenda, accusing the government of diverting attention from real problems and fueling communal tensions.
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