Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition, took aim at the BJP on Monday, asserting that a climate of fear pervades the country and even BJP MPs are apprehensive. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he described the nation as being ensnared in a “chakravyuh,” represented by the Lotus emblem of the BJP. He further accused the BJP of fostering an atmosphere of fear in India.
India is ensnared in a ‘chakravyuh’ symbolized by the Lotus emblem that Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly displays on his chest,” he mentioned. “The youth are ensnared in an Agniveer ‘chakravyuh’, and there are no allocations in the Budget for the pension of Agniveers,” Gandhi declared.
“Abhimanyu met his demise thousands of years ago in Kurukshetra when he was ensnared in a ‘chakravyuh’ by six individuals. Upon conducting some research, I discovered that ‘chakravyuh’ is also referred to as ‘padmavyuh’ – which translates to ‘Lotus formation’. The ‘chakravyuh’ is structured in the shape of a Lotus,” he elaborated.
“Even today, there are six individuals at the core of the ‘chakravyuh’ – Narendra Modi, (Union Home Minister) Amit Shah, (RSS chief) Mohan Bhagwat, (National Security Advisor) Ajit Doval, (industrialists) Ambani and Adani,” the Congress leader continued.
Upon Speaker Om Birla’s intervention, he expressed, “If you wish, I can exclude the names of NSA, Ambani and Adani, and mention only 3 names.”
“In the 21st century, a new ‘chakravyuh’ has been established – and it is in the form of a Lotus. The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) proudly displays its symbol on his chest. What was done to Abhimanyu is now being done to India – to the youth, farmers, women, and small and medium enterprises of the nation.”
Addressing the House, Rahul Gandhi also accused the country of existing in an environment of fear. Criticizing the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 22, Rahul Gandhi remarked, “The Budget has failed to tackle the issue of tax terrorism, which has severely impacted small businesses.”.