BJP sparks communal violence for getting political mileage, says Rahul Gandhi
Churu (Rajasthan): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of sparking communal tensions in the country for its political benefits.
“I saw my grand-mother’s blood. I also saw the blood of her killers Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. I used to play with those who killed dadi (grand-mother Indira Gandhi). I was angry with them for a long time after they killed my grandmother. I understand the pain of losing someone very close. My father (Rajiv Gandhi) too was killed. Anger over violence is natural but it only hurts common people. The BJP makes use of people’s anger.”Both Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were assassinated.
While Indira Gandhi was gunned down by her Sikh bodyguards Oct 31, 1984, Rajiv was assassinated by Tamil Tigers at a political rally May 21, 1991. Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress party has always worked for the poor and will continue to work for their welfare.
“We want to take everyone along, irrespective of caste and financial condition. I want everyone to be part of running the country. Lakhs of people should be involved in the running of country,” he said at the Congress rally. Voting in the state is slated for December 1 and counting of ballots will be held on December 8.
