BJPs Pradeep Bhandari Critiques Sonia Gandhis Book on Congresss Vote Bank Politics
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari criticizes Sonia Gandhis book, linking it to Congresss vote bank politics and past corruption issues.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari recently commented on Sonia Gandhi’s new book and Congress MP Imran Masood’s remarks regarding Diwali. Bhandari argued that the book exposes the Congress party’s persistent focus on vote bank politics and corruption, which he believes has led to the party’s defeats in the 2014, 2019, and 2024 elections. He predicts that Congress will face further losses in the upcoming 2029 elections.
Bhandari stated that the book illustrates a political mindset centered around issues like the Babri Masjid, vote banks, and appeasement. He pointed out that Sonia Gandhi’s narrative indicates the Gandhi-Vadra family’s reliance on the Babri-related vote bank. He also questioned the absence of any mention of the Bofors scandal in the book, highlighting its historical significance and its alleged connections to the Gandhi-Vadra family, which he claims contributed to the fall of the government in 1989. Instead of addressing these corruption allegations, Bhandari asserts that Sonia Gandhi merely perpetuates her party’s existing mindset.
Bhandari further contended that the same vote bank and corruption-driven thinking are the reasons behind the Gandhi-Vadra family’s electoral failures in recent years. He stressed that the lack of change in their approach will result in more losses for Congress in 2029.
In response to Imran Masood’s comments about Diwali, Bhandari expressed strong disapproval, suggesting that those who engage in vote bank politics cannot genuinely respect Sanatan Dharma. He criticized remarks from other leaders, asserting that they reflect the Gandhi-Vadra family’s political strategy. He also mentioned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s Diwali greetings, which included references to Eid, arguing that such statements further illustrate Congress’s problematic approach toward Hindu festivals.
Bhandari accused Congress of previously labeling Hindus as violent and terrorist, linking Masood’s comments to the party’s broader political strategy. He claimed that Congress’s support for street prayers while equating Diwali to illness demonstrates a misguided political stance that could harm the party in future elections, particularly in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
