In a recent public address in Balasore, Odisha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched scathing allegations against the BJP-BJD alliance, accusing them of colluding to exploit Odisha’s wealth, mines, and properties. He questioned the integrity of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, alleging complicity in the alliance’s agenda. Highlighting his own legal battles against the BJP, Gandhi underscored the ideological clash between the BJP’s vision and the values upheld by the INDIA alliance, particularly in safeguarding the Indian Constitution.
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- Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP-BJD partnership aims to plunder Odisha’s wealth, mines, and properties.
- Questions Naveen Patnaik’s integrity, citing lack of legal action against him despite his alleged collusion with BJP.
- Contrasts his own legal challenges with BJP’s actions, citing 24 cases filed against him and confiscation of his home.
- Emphasizes his allegiance to the people of India, regardless of political persecution.
- Highlights ideological battle between BJP and INDIA alliance over protection of Indian Constitution.
- Asserts commitment to safeguarding Ambedkar’s Constitution against BJP’s purported threats to revoke it.
- Criticizes PM Modi’s remarks on Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing Gandhi’s global inspiration.
- Refutes PM Modi’s allegations regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and accuses BJP of pushing the country towards riots.
- Provides context of ongoing assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, scheduled in four phases.
- Gives an overview of past election results in Odisha, indicating BJD’s dominance in both assembly and Lok Sabha polls.
