BJP accuses Gandhi family of misusing constitutional post to defend family interests
Addressing a press conference here, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, 'The first family of the Congress, which has a history of corruption allegations, consistently closes ranks to shield each other. Whether in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha, or through land ownership by Robert Vadra, their approach has been to safeguard personal interests, often at the cost of national unity.'
The BJP leader launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) charge sheet against businessman Robert Vadra, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition was misusing his constitutional position to protect familial interests.
The BJP spokesperson also questioned Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's comments on the arrest of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's son, Chaitanya Baghel, in connection with a money laundering case.
He sarcastically said, 'This pattern is clear — every time someone close to them faces charges, the Gandhis rally not for justice, but for cover-up.'
'Rahul Gandhi is in the Lok Sabha, Sonia Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, Priyanka in public campaigns, and Robert Vadra holding vast land assets — this isn't a political party, it's a tightly-run family firm,' he reiterated.
The BJP leader accused the Congress of seeking to hold onto influence even outside of power, allegedly using caste, region, and language divisions to maintain political relevance. 'If these matters are truly personal and familial, why drag them into politics?' Trivedi questioned.
Responding to Congress attacks over Donald Trump's controversial remark about planes being shot down during the India-Pakistan conflict, Trivedi said the opposition routinely ignores India's global achievements.
'While India gets international recognition, such as the TRF terror outfit being designated globally, the Congress looks only for shadows in daylight. Ironically, those who travel abroad most frequently, understand foreign policy the least,' he said.
Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, had termed the ED's action against Vadra as part of a 'politically motivated witch hunt' orchestrated by the BJP-led Union government. 'We will face this persecution with dignity. The truth will prevail,' Gandhi said in a post on social media.
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed its first charge sheet in a land deal case involving 3.53 acres in Shikohpur, Gurugram, allegedly acquired by Vadra in 2008 through questionable financial transactions. The ED has attached 43 properties worth Rs 37.64 crore linked to Vadra and entities associated with him. Vadra, who was questioned thrice by the agency in April, has dismissed the allegations, describing the charge sheet as 'an extension of the political witch hunt'.
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