As Congress experiences a wave of departures, Rahul Gandhi voices his stance that leaders akin to Himanta Biswa Sarma and Milind Deora should part ways with the party due to ideological disparities.
Sarma, now Assam’s chief minister after defecting to BJP in 2014, and Deora, recently joining Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, were highlighted by Gandhi during his address to the party’s ‘digital media warriors’ in West Bengal.
Gandhi expressed commitment to Congress principles, saying, “I want people like Himanta and Milind to leave. Himanta represents a politics contrary to Congress values.”
Referring to Himanta’s past statements about Muslims, Gandhi emphasized his stance on defending specific values, distancing himself from those ideologies.
The ongoing ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ led by Gandhi, entering West Bengal from Assam, symbolizes Congress’ efforts. Yet, recent resignations, like Deora’s, underline a trend of leaders seeking new political paths, often towards the BJP.
The trend isn’t new; leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Jitin Prasada, and others have parted ways with Congress in recent years.
Addressing BJP’s assertions on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Gandhi criticized it as a divisive tool. He denounced the BJP’s agenda to sow religious discord, contrasting it with Congress’ inclusive vision.
His remarks follow Union Minister Shantanu Thakur’s announcement of nationwide CAA enforcement within a week, reigniting debates over the controversial law.
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Enacted in 2019, CAA aims to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim immigrants from neighbouring countries before December 31, 2014. However, its implementation sparks concerns over its discriminatory nature and potential to deepen religious fault lines.
Gandhi’s stance reflects Congress’ resistance to BJP’s divisive policies, emphasizing the need for inclusive governance over divisive agendas.
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