BJP like a ‘class bully’, respects no one: Rahul Gandhi
The Hindu
Congress would not let the BJP harm Meghalaya's language, culture and history, Rahul Gandhi said
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 22 alleged that the BJP was like a "class bully" that respects no one as it thinks that it knows everything.
Addressing a poll rally in Shillong, Mr. Gandhi also attacked the TMC, alleging that the party was fighting the elections in Meghalaya to ensure that the BJP comes to power in the northeastern State.
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"The BJP-RSS is like a class bully who thinks he knows everything, understands everything and has no respect for anybody else. We have to fight them collectively," he said.
He said the Congress would not let the BJP harm Meghalaya's language, culture and history.
Pointing to the traditional jacket he was wearing, Mr. Gandhi told the rally, "I am wearing it as a sign of respect for your culture and tradition. My actions reflect this jacket. But, if I was to come here, as the prime minister does, put on this jacket and attack your religion, culture, history and language — I would be insulting you."
In the same breath, Mr. Gandhi also attacked the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, raising the incidents of violence and scams in West Bengal.