Union Minister Anurag Thakur voiced his views on Wednesday, asserting that both Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi are products of a mindset reminiscent of the Aurangzeb era, where they speak of democracy but harbor Shariah ideologies within.
During a press briefing, Thakur criticized Rahul Gandhi's decision to field a candidate against Owaisi in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, questioning whether Gandhi is merely a pawn in Owaisi's communal agenda or vice versa.
Drawing parallels, Thakur noted how Rahul Gandhi faced defeat by a female opponent in Amethi and predicted a similar fate for Owaisi in Hyderabad since Madhavi Latha, the BJP candidate, entered the race. He emphasized the need to thwart Owaisi's influence, likening it to cutting a kite's string.
Thakur claimed that the people of Hyderabad are eager to dethrone Owaisi, citing the overwhelming support witnessed during his interactions on Hyderabad's streets.
Accusing Owaisi of benefiting from fraudulent votes in previous elections, Thakur declared it's time for him to exit the political stage.
Thakur also targeted Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi for their silence regarding a Congress councilor's demand in Karnataka for a CBI investigation into his daughter's murder allegedly linked to 'Love Jihad'. He questioned the Congress leaders' sympathies and accused them of prioritizing vote bank politics over genuine concerns.
Highlighting incidents like the pro-Pakistan slogans in the Karnataka Assembly and bomb blasts in Bangalore, Thakur criticized the Congress's approach, suggesting it compromises national security through appeasement politics.
He further accused the Congress of undermining Hinduism, citing its opposition to the Ram Temple construction and rejection of the inauguration invitation. Thakur suggested that electoral outcomes would serve as a rebuke to those who disrespect Hindu sentiments.
Thakur warned against Congress's purported plans to seize citizens' assets for redistribution among its vote banks, echoing concerns raised by Sam Pitroda's statement on inheritance tax, which he labeled as "vasooli tax."
