As the Delhi Assembly elections draw closer, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal during a public meeting in Seelampur, Delhi. Addressing the "Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan" rally, Gandhi accused both leaders of failing to address the pressing issue of inflation and fostering economic inequality.
"Inflation is at its peak. Poor people are becoming poorer, and the rich are getting richer. Ambani and Adani do marketing for PM Modi," Gandhi declared. Criticizing both Modi and Kejriwal, he questioned, "Have you ever seen PM Modi or Arvind Kejriwal speaking against Adani? We don't want a country of billionaires."
Criticism of BJP and RSS
Continuing his sharp critique, Gandhi accused the BJP and its ideological parent, the RSS, of undermining the Indian Constitution. "People of BJP and RSS are destroying the Constitution. They are spreading hatred," he said. Gandhi referred to the Bharat Jodo Yatra, where Congress leaders traversed 4,000 kilometers from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, as a mission to "save the Constitution."
Highlighting his vision for India, Gandhi added, "Only love will defeat hatred in the country. I don&rsquo;t want an India where billionaires control everything. People like Ambani and Adani have bought the whole nation and dominated all businesses."
AAP&rsquo;s Response
Reacting to Gandhi&rsquo;s allegations, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal dismissed the comments. "I would not like to comment or react to allegations made against me," Kejriwal said. He added, "Rahul Gandhi is fighting to save the Congress, and I am fighting to save the country."
Analysis:
The exchange highlights the high-stakes political battle ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, with Congress and AAP vying for relevance in a BJP-dominated political landscape. Gandhi&rsquo;s focus on economic inequality and the Constitution appeals to traditional Congress voters, while Kejriwal&rsquo;s emphasis on governance and nationalistic rhetoric resonates with Delhi&rsquo;s middle-class electorate. The criticism of billionaires like Adani underlines Congress&rsquo;s strategy to address public discontent over perceived crony capitalism.
As campaigning intensifies, the spotlight will remain on these narratives and their ability to connect with Delhi voters.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Delhi elections

In Delhi rally, Gandhi slams BJP, RSS, and AAP for failing to address inflation and inequality

Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Kejriwal on Inflation, Adani

In Delhi rally, Gandhi slams BJP, RSS, and AAP for failing to address inflation and inequality

January 13, 2025 | 22:15 IST