BJP Accuses Congress of Inciteful Rhetoric

The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of frequently using remarks that incite violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party emphasized that words like 'maut' (death) and 'hinsa' (violence) should not be used in political speeches aimed at adversaries.

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi cited a write-up by an ex-IPS officer to highlight how rhetoric for short-term political gains can incite violence. He mentioned the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the recent attack attempt on Donald Trump as examples.

Trivedi specifically targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has used words like violence and murder in Parliament, rationalizing acts against Modi as a reaction to people's fear waning. Modi’s security was endangered in Congress-ruled Punjab, contrasting with security provided to Gandhi in sensitive regions like Kashmir and Manipur.

Trivedi also referred to incendiary remarks by Congress leaders, such as Sonia Gandhi's 'maut ka saudagar' (merchant of death) barb in 2007. He stressed that responsible rhetoric is crucial for political leaders, indicating Rahul Gandhi's need for more maturity in his speeches.

Discussing the Ishrat Jahan case, Trivedi noted that the CBI altered its first affidavit for political reasons, which initially called her a terrorist targeting Modi, highlighting the dangerous consequences of politicized rhetoric.

(With inputs from agencies.)