New Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday mentioned Rahul Gandhi ought to attend Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh camps to grasp the organisation and slammed the Congress chief for criticising the RSS throughout his UK go to. He mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally comes from the RSS. “Look at his dedication, since 2001 he has not taken a single day off,” he mentioned. In an interview with Doordarshan, the data and broadcasting minister additionally accused Gandhi of “defaming India” from international soil. Speaking at a operate in London, the previous Congress chief had alleged that the constructions of Indian democracy have been beneath “brutal attack” and regretted that democratic elements of the world, together with the US and Europe, have failed to note it.
On the RSS, he had termed it as a “fundamentalist, fascist organisation” that has modified the character of the democratic contest in India by capturing the nation’s establishments.
Asked about Gandhi’s remarks on the RSS and the BJP, Thakur mentioned, “The RSS is a volunteer organisation which works in every field for national unity and integrity. The RSS has made major contributions to the nation.” “I would say Rahul Gandhi should also attend RSS camps, he will learn a lot…,” the BJP chief mentioned.
Asked in regards to the Opposition’s allegation of probe businesses being misused in opposition to them, the Union minister mentioned that “people have voted for us so that we can give them corruption free governance”. “If they have not indulged in any corruption, why are they scared?” he requested.
On Gandhi’s remarks, Thakur additionally mentioned, “He says democracy is in danger, there were elections in three states, where is the Congress? The truth is that Congress is in danger.” The minister was referring to the poor efficiency of the Congress in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura.
“They have lost their base but they are not ready to accept it. Rahul Gandhi left Amethi and went to Wayannad, now perhaps he wants to fight an election abroad… He is attacking India from foreign soil… He may hate PM Modi but he should not defame India,” Thakur mentioned.
