Congress Fights Not Just BJP, But Entire Indian State: Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi sharply criticized the BJP and RSS leadership. He accused them of taking control of key institutions across India.

At the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday, Gandhi stressed that the party’s fight had changed. It was now a battle against the machinery of the Indian state, not just a political struggle.

“Do not think we are fighting a fair fight. If you believe this is merely against a political organization like the BJP or RSS, understand that they have captured almost every institution in our country. We are now up against the Indian state itself,” Gandhi stated.

Rahul Gandhi highlighted two opposing visions of India in the broader ideological battle.

“This is the key fight taking place in India. There are two visions in conflict — one is our idea, the idea of the Constitution; and the other is the idea of the RSS. One idea says India is a union of states — we have all the scheduled languages featured in this Bhavan, equally placed together, without any superior or inferior language or culture or community. This building symbolizes this diversity,” he remarked.

The Congress MP also took aim at Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement. Bhagwat had suggested that India’s true independence only realized with the construction of the Ram Mandir.

“Mohan Bhagwat has the audacity to inform us what he thinks about the Independence Movement and the nation. What he said yesterday is treason because if he is stating that the Constitution is invalid and the fight against the British was invalid then it’s treason. In any other country, one would be arrested and tried. To say that India didn’t get Independence in 1947 is an insult to every single Indian. And it’s time we stop listening to such nonsense,” he added.

Reflecting on the Congress party’s contribution to India’s history, Rahul Gandhi noted, “This building stands as a reminder of the Congress party’s impact on India’s soul. Inside, you’ll find the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, and countless others who served the Constitution and saluted the Tricolour. In contrast, those in power today neither salute the Tricolour nor respect the Constitution. Their vision for India is one of control by a select few, silencing the voices of Dalits, minorities, tribals, and backward classes.”

Additionally, Rahul Gandhi explored the philosophical foundations of India. He stated, “Unlike the Western world, which focuses on outside the self, the Indian way of thinking is about understanding the self. Our great masters, they are all about understanding – precisely: where you come from, who you are, and what your nature is. The Bhagavad Gita, Bhagwan Shiva, Guru Nanak ji, and Sant Kabir, they all talk about that.”

Further, the Congress MP raised concerns about the integrity of the Election Commission, particularly regarding irregularities in the Maharashtra elections.

“The sudden appearance of nearly one crore new voters between the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections raises alarm. Why is the Election Commission refusing to provide a transparent voters’ list? What purpose does it serve to withhold this information? This lack of transparency undermines our democracy,” he said.

Rahul Gandhi reaffirmed Congress’ determination to continue its fight.

“We are the only party equipped to confront and defeat this agenda because we are an ideological party. This fight is about defending the soul of India, and the Congress is committed to that mission,” he further concluded.

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