Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress party of pursuing a divisive policy to weaken the country, following a controversial social media post attributed to party leader Sonia Gandhi. Rijiju’s comments came on Tuesday, a day after the BJP approached the Election Commission seeking an FIR against Gandhi and her party’s derecognition.
The controversy centers on a social media post by the Congress party claiming that Karnataka had been separated from India. The post, which was attributed to Sonia Gandhi, has drawn widespread criticism from the BJP and other parties, who have accused the Congress of promoting divisive politics.
Rijiju’s comments echo the BJP’s stance on the issue, with the party calling for the Congress to be derecognized for promoting secessionist sentiments. The Election Commission has asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify and rectify the party’s social media post.
The controversy over the social media post has sparked a heated debate in the country, with many accusing the Congress of promoting separatism and undermining the unity and integrity of India. The Congress, on the other hand, has defended the post as an innocent mistake, claiming that it was a typographical error and not a deliberate attempt to promote separatism.
The BJP, however, has rejected the Congress’ explanation and has accused the party of promoting secessionist sentiments. The party has also criticized the Congress for failing to take action against its leaders who have made controversial statements in the past.
The controversy over the social media post is likely to further strain relations between the two parties, which have been engaged in a bitter political battle in recent years. With both parties gearing up for crucial state elections later this year, the issue is likely to remain a point of contention in the coming weeks and months.
The controversy highlights the growing political polarization in India, with both the BJP and the Congress accusing each other of promoting divisive politics. The issue is likely to remain a major talking point in the country’s political discourse, with both parties vying for the support of voters ahead of the upcoming elections.
