On Thursday, Karnataka's Chief Minister emphasized a distinction between Hinduism and Hindutva, highlighting their differences.
During the 139th Congress Foundation Day celebration at the Bharat Jodo auditorium in Bengaluru, the CM underscored, “Do we not revere Ram? Have we not erected Ram Mandirs in our villages? Do we not engage in Ram Bhajans?
"The version of Hindutva propagated by the BJP is counterfeit.
"Not a single member from the BJP, Jan Sangh, RSS, or Sangh Parivar had partaken in the struggle against the British. The RSS emerged during the British rule but abstained from contributing to the fight against the British regime. It was the Congress party that spearheaded the freedom movement in the country.
"The fallacy of the BJP needs to be comprehended and communicated to the public," Siddaramaiah emphasized.
"Post-independence, the Congress made substantial strides across various sectors in India. Every dam constructed in the country was built during the tenure of Late PM Nehru and under Congress governance. To date, the BJP hasn't initiated the construction of a single dam. They master the art of deceit, fabricating falsehoods as truth.
"Late PM Rajiv Gandhi laid the groundwork for the nationwide expansion of the Internet. What has the BJP truly accomplished except a barrage of lies?" questioned CM Siddaramaiah.
He further credited the Congress party for upholding social justice in the country.
"Congress will ascend to power through unwavering effort. Following the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi is gearing up for another round of padayatra. Rahul Gandhi is poised to lead the nation; he will assume the role of Prime Minister," declared CM Siddaramaiah confidently.
(With Agency Inputs)
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