Kharge Challenges BJP: Calls for Accountability Over Inciting Speeches

Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, criticized the BJP for deflecting attention with provocative speeches during a press conference in Nagpur, where elections are forthcoming. He pointed out internal contradictions in BJP's slogans and called for an open debate on developmental work. His comments indirectly targeted key BJP figures.

In a press conference held in Nagpur, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing its leaders of using provocative rhetoric to deflect public attention from core issues. As Maharashtra gears up for its November 20 assembly elections, Kharge emphasized the need for a government that prioritizes development.

Kharge highlighted the contradictory messages within the BJP, contrasting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Batenge toh katenge' slogan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek hain toh safe hain'. He urged BJP leaders to clarify which narrative they support.

Kicking up the ante, the Congress chief accused BJP leaders from Vidarbha of failing to retain major investments, implying they prioritize their positions over public interest. Kharge challenged the BJP to a debate on their 11-year tenure achievements, stating the Congress's legacy of 55 years as a benchmark.

(With inputs from agencies.)