Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is planning a raid against him in retaliation for his critical remarks in the Lok Sabha regarding the Union Budget. Gandhi drew parallels between the government’s actions and the “chakravyuh” military formation from the Mahabharata, suggesting that the BJP is using similar tactics against India and its citizens.
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- Rahul Gandhi claims that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is planning a raid against him.
- He believes the raid is in response to his “chakravyuh” metaphor in a Lok Sabha speech on the Union Budget.
- The “chakravyuh” is a military formation from the Mahabharata, used to symbolize complex entrapment.
- Gandhi referenced the metaphor to criticize the BJP’s policies, implying they are entrapping India.
- He indirectly mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in his remarks.
- Gandhi expressed his willingness to face the raid, even offering “chai and biscuits” to the ED officials.
- In his speech, Gandhi compared the government’s actions to those against Abhimanyu, a character from the Mahabharata.
- He accused the government of using a modern-day “chakravyuh” to target India’s youth, women, farmers, and small businesses.
- The lotus symbol of the BJP was highlighted as part of this metaphorical entrapment.
- Gandhi’s comments have sparked further tension between the Congress and the ruling BJP.
