Congress Leader Accuses Modi Government of Desperation Amid Phone Tapping Allegations
Vijay Wadettiwar criticizes the Modi government over phone tapping allegations, asserting it reflects a desperate attempt to stifle opposition.
Nagpur, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in response to allegations made by Rahul Gandhi regarding phone tapping. Speaking in Nagpur, Wadettiwar described the Modi administration as fearful, claiming that harassing opposition leaders has become part of its political strategy to maintain power.
Wadettiwar emphasized the extent of the government’s desperation, stating that it could go to any lengths, including misleading the public. He pointed to recent reports of vote counts exceeding the number of ballots cast in certain parliamentary constituencies, alleging that the BJP has secured multiple seats through such deceitful practices.
He asserted that Rahul Gandhi is emerging as a significant leader in the eyes of the public, garnering support across the nation. This growing popularity, he argued, has prompted the government to resort to tactics like phone tapping to gain insights into Gandhi’s activities and strategies. Wadettiwar highlighted that the trend of eliminating the opposition is not new; those who oppose the government often face legal troubles and harassment. He described this as the beginning of revenge politics in the country, contrasting it with past leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who regarded the opposition as a vital part of democracy.
Wadettiwar expressed confidence that such attempts to undermine Gandhi would ultimately fail, predicting that the public would respond in due course to defend democracy and the constitution.
Addressing comments made by Supriya Sule regarding delimitation during the Congress-led UPA government, Wadettiwar clarified that his party supports the process but insists it should adhere to the guidelines established in 2007. He noted that any changes aimed at increasing the number of seats for political gain would be viewed unfavorably.
On the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s opposition to Chhath Puja, he stated that it is inappropriate to oppose the religious sentiments associated with any festival. He underscored the importance of allowing all communities to celebrate their festivals freely, asserting that his party advocates for equal respect for all religious observances.
In response to Sule’s remarks about a potential merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Wadettiwar indicated that Congress would not be affected by such a development. He reiterated that both factions maintain their distinct identities and ideologies.
Wadettiwar concluded by reaffirming Congress’s alignment with the INDIA alliance and clarified that if the NCP factions were to merge with the BJP for power, Congress would sever ties with them. He emphasized his party’s commitment to secular and Ambedkarite principles, stating that they would only align with parties that share these values, rejecting those that support communal or casteist agendas.
