Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently addressed the question of who would be the prime ministerial candidate against PM Narendra Modi. During a discussion with students at Georgetown University, he emphasized that the decision would be made only after the INDIA bloc secures victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He also criticized the BJP, suggesting that the elections were not conducted fairly and highlighting the challenges faced by the opposition.
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- Rahul Gandhi discussed the issue of selecting a prime ministerial candidate against PM Modi during his interaction with students at Georgetown University.
- He stated that the decision on the candidate would only be made after the INDIA bloc wins the Lok Sabha elections.
- Gandhi explained that discussing the candidate before the elections could lead to issues being created by the press and BJP.
- He criticized the current electoral process, calling the Lok Sabha polls “controlled elections.”
- Gandhi suggested that the BJP would not have surpassed the 240-seat mark in a fair election.
- He pointed out the challenges faced by the opposition, including the alleged capture of institutions by the ruling party.
- Rahul mentioned that their efforts to highlight the institutional capture and lack of a fair playing field were not effectively understood by the public.
- He criticized the BJP’s campaign strategy, which he believes was tailored to their strengths and weaknesses in different states.
- Gandhi claimed that the fear of PM Modi among the public has decreased following the 2024 election results.
- During his visit to the US, he was welcomed in Dallas, Texas, by Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda and members of the Indian diaspora.
