Santosh Kesari Criticizes Congress, Backs PM Modi as the Only Leader
Santosh Kesari, grandson of former Congress president Sitaram Kesari, criticizes the party and endorses PM Modi as the sole leader for India.
Patna, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Santosh Kesari, the grandson of former Congress president Sitaram Kesari, has launched a fierce critique of the Gandhi family, asserting that the Congress party fails to respect anyone outside their circle. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for demonstrating true respect by walking barefoot at the funeral of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, stating, “There is currently no alternative to PM Modi.”
In his remarks, Kesari lamented that the Gandhi family has not reached out to him or his family in over 15 years. He expressed that they likely feel no need to engage, given the treatment meted out to Sitaram Kesari, which he claims is well-known. He recalled that during the 25th death anniversary of his grandfather last year, a tribute event at the AICC felt more like a political maneuver due to the proximity of elections in Bihar.
He noted that despite the years passing, Sitaram Kesari’s contributions were overlooked, as evidenced by the removal of his photograph from prominent locations, including the Sadakat Ashram in Patna. Kesari compared this treatment to the disrespect shown to former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, whose body was denied entry to the AICC office upon his death.
In contrast, he highlighted Modi’s actions at Vajpayee’s funeral as a true mark of respect. “This is what honoring someone looks like,” he stated. He further claimed that under Modi’s leadership, the country is thriving and expressed a desire for him to continue as Prime Minister, stating that no viable alternative exists.
Kesari criticized Congress’s current state, particularly pointing out Rahul Gandhi’s tendency to label others as corrupt. He questioned the party’s credibility and suggested that the treatment of his grandfather in 1998, when Sitaram Kesari was ousted from the party, was a significant injustice. He described the events surrounding his removal as shameful and indicative of a failure to adhere to constitutional and democratic processes.
