In the wake of fervent criticism regarding his remarks on 'Shakti', senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clarified on Monday that his statement was misconstrued.
Gandhi pointed fingers at the BJP's propaganda machinery for distorting his words and criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for twisting his statements to fit his agenda.
Defending his stance, Gandhi reiterated that he spoke the unvarnished truth, which irked the ruling party, prompting them to launch a smear campaign against him.
In a detailed explanation posted on social media platform X, the former Congress President elucidated his interpretation of 'shakti', contrasting it with the BJP's portrayal of the concept in Hinduism.
According to Gandhi, the 'shakti' he referred to is deeply entrenched in the system, with the Prime Minister merely serving as its facade. He accused this force of undermining constitutional institutions like the Election Commission and manipulating agencies such as the CBI and ED.
Furthermore, Gandhi emphasized that this 'shakti' perpetuates the plight of impoverished farmers while granting significant concessions to large corporations.
Criticizing the media, Gandhi lamented its failure to uphold factual reporting and accused it of glorifying this 'shakti' instead.
He reiterated that his battle against this 'unacknowledged power' transcends religious boundaries, focusing instead on combatting corruption and false narratives.
Gandhi's remarks, made during a gathering at Mumbai's Shivaji Park as part of the Congress' Nyay Yatra, sparked controversy, where he underscored the party's struggle against the might of the state and questioned the implications of this power.
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