BJP-ruled Centre is fascist, racist and oppressive government: Priyanka Gandhi

THRISSUR: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked the BJP-ruled Centre, accusing it of being a “racist, fascist, and oppressive” government that was “haughtily” speaking of changing the Indian Constitution that was “written with the blood of freedom fighters.”

The Congress leader also charged the BJP-led administration with working for the benefit of the Prime Minister’s “monopolist friends,” protecting rapists and oppressors of women, extorting businesses through the electoral bonds, silencing dissenting voices by using government agencies, and “bullying” the judiciary.

Gandhi alleged that elected governments were being bought and sold at the will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people were being fed “false figures” about the economy when the common citizen was struggling to support his family amidst the rising prices of basic commodities.

“Standing here, ten years into the rule of a racist, fascist, and oppressive government, I have no hesitation in saying to you that we are, at this moment in our nation’s history, standing in the eye of such a storm. A storm that is wreaking havoc on the soul of India,” she contended.

She said it was time for the people to awaken, as in the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna “taught us to set aside fear, greed, and ego and embrace the ways of love, compassion, and humility.”

“How can we watch in silence while our beloved country is overrun by the untamed ego, greed, and ruthless arrogance of the BJP, its allies, and its supreme leader?” Gandhi asked.

“Brothers and sisters, there is a great battle taking place across our nation today. So, my sisters and brothers, you have a onerous responsibility towards your country today. The choice you make in a few days will determine which side will win the battle for India,” she said while speaking at a poll rally in the Chalakudy Lok Sabha seat seeking votes for Congress candidate Benny Behanan.