Modi vs. Gandhi: Distorting words for political gain

In a recent dispute, Congress accuses Prime Minister Modi of distorting Rahul Gandhi's words, while Modi claims Gandhi ignores historical atrocities.

Modi twists Gandhi's words, says Congress

The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of distorting Rahul Gandhi's statements to fuel communal tensions. Responding to Modi's recent criticism of Gandhi's remarks on kings and maharajas, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned Modi's campaign speeches as "shameful" and desperate.

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Gandhi's statement and Modi's response

Rahul Gandhi's comments highlighted the historical power dynamics of kings and maharajas, emphasizing the Congress's role in achieving independence and establishing democracy. However, Modi accused Gandhi of selective criticism, alleging that Gandhi ignored atrocities committed by sultans, nawabs, and badshahs while targeting kings and maharajas. Modi further criticized Congress's alleged appeasement mindset, citing it as reflected in their manifesto.

In essence, the Congress party denounces Modi's distortion of Gandhi's words as a deliberate attempt to stoke communal prejudices, while Modi portrays Gandhi's remarks as part of a vote-bank politics strategy, criticizing Congress's historical perspectives and policy approaches.

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