Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a powerful critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a rally held in Simdega, Jharkhand, just before the upcoming assembly elections. Gandhi accused the BJP of wanting the country to be governed by a few elites, stating that their policies favor a select group of billionaires rather than the majority.
Gandhi claimed, “BJP wants the country run by two or three people—PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah, Ambani, and Adani. They want to hand over the nation’s wealth and land to a small elite circle.” Contrasting this, he said he aims for a country led by the majority, ensuring equal representation and rights for all, especially for marginalized communities.
In a pointed critique of PM Modi’s economic policies, Gandhi alleged that significant loan waivers had been given to elites. “Modi’s government has written off Rs 16 lakh crore in loans for 25 elite individuals, yet when we ask for farmers’ loan relief, we’re criticized. Why is helping the wealthy acceptable, but assisting farmers considered ‘spoiling habits’?”
Gandhi also addressed the recent unrest in Manipur, accusing the BJP of inciting division across communities and neglecting the state’s ongoing violence. “The PM hasn’t visited Manipur; it’s like they’ve disregarded its existence,” he said, blaming the BJP’s divisive ideology for the turmoil in the region.
Jharkhand will conduct its 81-member Assembly elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, with results set for November 23. Over 2.6 crore voters, including 11.84 lakh first-time voters, are expected to participate in this closely watched election.
