New Delhi [India], October 3 (HBTV): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday described Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as a fearless leader and defended his recent remarks in Colombia about threats to democracy in India, saying that Gandhi was only reflecting the reality in the country.
‘What Rahul Gandhi is saying is about what is happening in our country. If we take the example of Sonam Wangchuk, how can anyone say that this is democratic? The whole world is watching. Even in Gaza and Palestine, we should have opposed the attacks of Israel on the common people. But they can’t do that either. So far, the fight to defend the Constitution, which we initiated under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, has been about preventing us from turning into like China or Russia. Rahul Gandhi initiated the Samvidhan Bachao Yatra to prevent India from becoming like China or Russia. Rahul Gandhi is someone who speaks the truth. He has no fear about this. He says white is white, black is black... Rahul Gandhi has strength. He is a fearless leader and has the courage to defend his statement against Trump in his own land,’ Chowdhury told ANI.
He recalled that Gandhi, during a debate in Parliament, had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to state openly that former US President Donald Trump was a liar. ‘May I ask BJP spokespersons what wrongs Rahul Gandhi has committed? You need some sort of introspection. He calls white, white. He calls black, black. He’s a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology, rooted in truth and soul force. Truth force, soul force, and moral force are core to our philosophy. Till now, PM Modi hadn’t dared to call Donald Trump a liar,’ Chowdhury said.
He further alleged that Trump had taken undue credit for preventing seven wars, including a possible confrontation between India and Pakistan, while the Indian government remained silent. ‘Our government remained a mute spectator to Donald Trump’s repeated statements, failing to react appropriately. Why? But on that score, Rahul Gandhi criticised Donald Trump for polarising American society on race and other issues, causing global instability. Rahul Gandhi found the courage to lambast the powerful American President, Donald Trump,’ he added.
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had criticised the Narendra Modi government at an event at EIA University in Colombia, asserting that the biggest challenge facing India is the attack on its democracy. He said that while India has strong capabilities in areas like engineering and healthcare, structural flaws remain.
‘India has strong capabilities in areas like engineering and healthcare, so I am very optimistic about the country. But at the same time, there are also flaws in the structure that India has to correct. The biggest challenge is the attack on democracy taking place in India,’ Gandhi said.
He argued that India’s democratic system is essential for protecting diversity and allowing different traditions, customs, ideas, and religious beliefs to thrive. However, he warned that the democratic system is under attack, which he called a ‘major risk’.
‘India has multiple religions, traditions, and languages — in fact, the country is essentially a conversation between all these people and cultures. Different traditions, religions, and ideas require space, and the best method for creating that space is the democratic system. Currently, there is a wholesale attack on this democratic system, and that is a major risk. Another big risk is the tension between different conceptions in parts of the country. With 16-17 major languages and many religions, it is crucial to allow these diverse traditions to thrive and give them the space they need,’ Gandhi added.
(ANI)