In a significant turn of events, the Election Commission (EC) has taken action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, issuing a show-cause notice following his remarks targeting PM Modi. The development stems from a complaint lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in response to comments made by Gandhi during an election rally in Barmer, Rajasthan.
The BJP’s complaint, filed with the EC, contends that Gandhi’s language, particularly comparing the prime minister to a ‘jaibkatra‘ (pickpocket) and using the term ‘panauti,’ constitutes a personal attack and character assassination. The party further challenges Gandhi’s assertion of ₹14,00,000 crore waivers over the past nine years, claiming that the statements are not substantiated by factual evidence.
The EC, in a statement addressing the issue, highlighted the gravity of the allegations against the senior Congress leader. The commission emphasized that such language, especially from a prominent national political figure, is deemed unbecoming and requires clarification. The show-cause notice issued to Rahul Gandhi requests his appearance before the Election Commission on November 25 to address the concerns raised by the BJP.
Rahul’s controversial remarks, made at the election rally, accused PMModi of orchestrating diversions to draw public attention away from critical issues. Using strong imagery, he stated, “The pickpocket never comes alone, there are three people. One comes from the front, one from the back, and one from the distance… PM Modi’s job is to divert your attention.” Gandhi went on to claim that while Modi engages the public on topics like Hindu-Muslim relations, demonetization, and GST, entities like Adani take advantage from behind.
The BJP’s complaint argues that Gandhi’s comments not only constitute a vicious personal attack but also amount to character assassination, with a clear intent to harm the prime minister’s reputation and mislead the public.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, this development adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing political discourse. The show-cause notice has sparked anticipation as to how Rahul Gandhi will respond to the Election Commission’s inquiry. The November 25 hearing is poised to be a crucial moment in this unfolding narrative, with political observers closely watching for the potential ramifications on both a local and national scale.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops, and the political arena braces for the next chapter in the ongoing dialogue between key political figures in India.