The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging a connection to George Soros and claiming that he met with "anti-India forces" during his recent visit to Germany. The BJP's spokesperson, Gaurav Bhatia, asserted that Gandhi is part of a larger conspiracy against the country.
Bhatia, addressing a press conference, displayed a photograph purportedly showing Gandhi with Cornelia Woll, the president of the Berlin-based Hertie School. The BJP spokesperson alleged that Woll is a trustee of the Central European University, which he said is funded by Soros's Open Society Foundation. Bhatia questioned Gandhi's intentions, asking what kind of "anti-India agenda" he was pursuing by "joining hands with such anti-India forces".
The BJP has repeatedly accused Soros of making "anti-India statements" and funding unrest in the country. Bhatia stated, "George Soros is not an Indian; he is a foreigner. But Rahul Gandhi has taken the oath of protecting the Constitution". He further added, "These snakelets within India need to be treated. People of the country are demanding it".
This is not the first time the BJP has made such allegations against Gandhi. The party has previously accused him of defaming India during foreign visits. Bhatia even likened Gandhi to Mir Jafar, a historical figure known for betraying his own people.
The BJP also criticized Gandhi's remarks made during his visit to the BMW plant in Munich. According to the BJP, Gandhi praised German manufacturing while allegedly portraying Indian manufacturing negatively. The BJP rejected Gandhi's claims and presented official data to support their assertion that India's manufacturing sector is growing.
The Congress party has not yet responded to these recent allegations. The BJP's accusations come amidst heightened political tensions and ongoing debates in Parliament. The party has questioned the timing of Gandhi's foreign visits, particularly when Parliament is in session. The BJP alleges that Gandhi often meets with individuals who are "jealous of India and attack its integrity" during these trips. Furthermore, the BJP has criticized Gandhi and the Congress party for not making his foreign itineraries public.
