Gehlot likens Rahul Gandhi to Jyotiba Phule
Ashok Gehlot
, speaking at the Congress's OBC wing conference here on Saturday, highlighted
Rahul Gandhi
's commitment to fighting for OBC rights, comparing him to social reformer Jyotiba Phule.
Gehlot said he sees Gandhi as a reformer and saint. Gehlot suggested that many OBC community members were unaware of Gandhi's efforts on their behalf.
Challenging Prime Minister Modi's mandate, Gehlot pointed out that 69% of the voters had not supported the current govt. He praised Gandhi's compassionate nature and inclusive vision, predicting that the Congressman might "become a saint" due to his empathy for the poor.
The former CM emphasised that India's global leadership aspirations could only be realised through unity across castes and religions, aligning with Gandhi's vision for the nation.
Addressing the recent announcement of a caste census, Gehlot credited Gandhi's social justice campaign for forcing the Union govt's hand. However, he expressed scepticism about BJP's commitment, suggesting the announcement might be politically motivated due to upcoming Bihar elections.
In a notable statement about religious politics, Gehlot rejected BJP's claimed monopoly over Lord Ram. "Our Ram is 'Maryada Purushottam' Ram," he declared, citing Congressmen with "Ram" in their names while accusing BJP of misusing religion for political gains.
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