BSP Protest Erupts in Raebareli: Rahul Gandhi Accused of Double Standards

BSP supporters in Raebareli protest against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks about Mayawati. Posters in the city accuse Gandhi of portraying himself as a Dalit benefactor while undermining Mayawati, a prominent Dalit leader. This follows Gandhi's comments on Mayawati's electoral strategies and subsequent criticism from her against Congress.

BSP supporters have put up posters in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, sharply criticizing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his comments about BSP Chief Mayawati. The posters accuse Gandhi of double standards, alleging he portrays himself as a champion of Dalits while simultaneously undermining Mayawati's leadership.

This protest follows a statement made by Rahul Gandhi during a visit to Raebareli, in which he suggested that if Mayawati had collaborated with Congress in the recent parliamentary elections, they would have succeeded. Gandhi questioned Mayawati's electoral strategies, asking, "Why doesn't Mayawati fight elections properly?"

In response, Mayawati accused Congress supporters of fostering animosity and adopting a casteist attitude towards the BSP in Congress-ruled states, while proposing alliances when politically convenient elsewhere. She highlighted past losses suffered by the BSP in alliances with Congress due to unequal vote transfer.