Farmers Movement Archive

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of pursuing divisive politics

JAIPUR: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday accused the BJP of pursuing a divisive agenda on the basis of religion and caste. “Hindu-Muslim is being talked about now, when their agenda of Hindu-Muslim will be over, they will try to divide Hindus itself - dalits, general, OBCs,” said Gehlot while speaking on the culmination of a padayatra commemorating the 91 anniversary of the Dandi March here. The "Amrit Mahotsav" being celebrated to mark the 75th anniversary of Independence is a welcome step as the country has gained independence through a lot of struggles and sacrifices. But he said BJP has always tried to show history one-sided. “I hope the NDA government will not try to undermine the contribution of freedom fighters associated with Congress in the "Amrit Mahotsav". The freedom fighters have sacrificed for the country, their contribution must always be paramount. He said the Congress party will always remember the contributions of thousands of known and unknown fighters including Gandhiji, Nehruji, Sardar Patel, Maulana Azad, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh. On lack of communication of the ruling party at the centre with the opposition, the chief minister said, “I would like to say, at least Modi ji talk to Mohan Bhagwat ji of RSS, consult at home, if the country has to keep its integrity, come on the right path, otherwise the public will take him on the right way.” Gehlot hoped that Mahatma Gandhi's message would "shake the conscience" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he would take a decision over the three farm laws.

The Times of India

2021-03-13

Jaipur