Rahul gandhi spoke at EIA university in Medellin, Colombia, discussing India’s political system.
He stated that india has a far more complex system compared to China.
Highlighted India’s strengths are different from China’s, emphasizing the importance of democracy and pluralism.
Claimed india is facing a “wholesale attack on the democratic system.”
Advocated for allowing different traditions and voices to thrive, contrasting India’s democratic framework with China’s authoritarian approach.
Fadnavis' Criticism of rahul Gandhi
Maharashtra cm devendra fadnavis slammed rahul gandhi over his comments on India’s democracy.
Labeled rahul gandhi a “serial liar” and accused him of not understanding India’s history.
Referenced Indira gandhi, Rahul’s grandmother, claiming she tried to bring autocracy to india during the Emergency by amending the Constitution.
Emphasized that India’s Constitution, drafted by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, cannot be weakened by any individual.
Context of Indira Gandhi’s Emergency Era
Fadnavis noted that indians rejected attempts at autocracy during the Emergency (1975–77).
Framed Rahul Gandhi’s remarks as disrespectful towards the Constitution and India’s democratic institutions.
Fadnavis Targets uddhav Thackeray
Fadnavis also addressed Shiv Sena-UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray’s attack on the bjp during a dussehra rally.
Thackeray compared the bjp to a “single-cell organism amoeba”, claiming it shifts shape for political gains, breaks society, and thrives on unrest.
Fadnavis mocked thackeray, calling him a “frustrated leader”.
Added humorously that thackeray saved him Rs 1,000 by not speaking about development, as he had promised to donate that amount if development was mentioned.
Summary
The exchange reflects ongoing political tensions between the bjp and Congress, as well as intra-state criticism of opposition parties.
Rahul gandhi focuses on India’s democratic values, while fadnavis emphasizes historical lessons and the Constitution’s strength.
Political rhetoric includes personal attacks, historical references, and public jabs aimed at shaping public perception.
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