Gehlot fires again at Rathore over feedback on Kharge, says BJP leaders ought to learn historical past

By PTI

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday hit again at BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore over his feedback on new Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and stated leaders of the saffron social gathering ought to learn historical past earlier than talking.

Rathore had on Wednesday known as newly elected Congress president Kharge a “rubber stamp” and alleged that the social gathering’s inside polls to elect a brand new chief have been a “fraud”.

In his response, Gehlot advised reporters, “These people have no shame. New boys have come. They do not understand that they should read history and then learn to speak so that their image is not spoiled. They have no knowledge. What is a rubber stamp? Sonia Gandhi herself went to his (Mallikarjun Kharje) place yesterday (on Wednesday).”

READ HERE | Tough highway forward for Mallikarjun Kharge as challenges galore for Congress

Kharge gained the polls for the put up of Congress president, the outcomes of which have been introduced on Wednesday. He was pitted towards Shashi Tharoor.

Gehlot, lengthy often known as a loyalist to the primary household of the nation’s oldest social gathering, added that if there was any chief in India who commanded respect, it was Sonia Gandhi.

“She refused to become PM, got the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government formed at the Centre twice and also got many state governments formed,” he stated.

The chief minister additionally lashed out at BJP leaders questioning what occurred within the 70 years after Independence and stated all the things that has occurred has taken place within the 70 years.

“Not even a needle used to be manufactured when the country got Independence. These people are misleading the public and youths. They are destroying the young generation in the name of religion and caste,” he stated.

Gehlot added that the BJP shouldn’t bask in ‘panchayati’ (politics) in regards to the Congress and as an alternative maintain its personal home.

The veteran Congress chief additionally attacked the BJP over a few of its leaders allegedly appearing as informers of the British, whereas including that the historical past of the Congress’ sacrifice dated again to the pre-Independence period.

Gehlot was referring to some leaders of the RSS, the BJP’s ideological mentor, who allegedly didn’t take part within the freedom motion and acted as informers of the British.

The chief minister additionally focused Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur over his touch upon the previous pension scheme and stated he had as soon as suggested the BJP chief to look at the scheme and introduce it in his state within the curiosity of presidency workers.

The Rajasthan chief minister stated his authorities had taken many initiatives and launched a number of schemes that ought to be the Centre ought to research in order that they may very well be carried out on the nationwide stage.

He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been the chief minister of Gujarat and stored reminding individuals in regards to the Gujarat mannequin.

Gehlot suggested Modi to check the Rajasthan mannequin and evaluate it with the Gujarat mannequin.

“The Centre should implement schemes and programmes launched by the Rajasthan government at the national level. If they have anything good to offer from the Gujarat model, they should tell us, we will implement those too,” he stated.

When requested in regards to the BJP’s allegation that the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games was organised to take political benefit, Gehlot stated there was nothing fallacious if the federal government took political benefit of its good works.

“Are we saints? What is wrong if good works and good governance give us an advantage? We are aiming to repeat the government in the next elections,” he added.

Earlier, talking on the closing ceremony of the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games at Sawai Mansingh Stadium right here, Gehlot stated criticism ought to be taken in good spirit because it made democracy stronger.

The chief minister later visited Indira Rasoi at Jal Mahal and talked to the individuals consuming there.

Food is served at Rs 8 beneath the state authorities’s Indira Rasoi scheme.

Gehlot stated he had appealed to public representatives to have meals at Indira Rasoi no less than as soon as a month in order that the standard of meals was maintained.

He additionally spoke to reporters after visiting the Rasoi and stated that the Centre ought to inform BJP-ruled states to revive peace and concord.

Gehlot stated there was pressure, spiritual and caste distinction within the nation.

He added that this could cease and peace and concord be restored.

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday hit again at BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore over his feedback on new Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and stated leaders of the saffron social gathering ought to learn historical past earlier than talking.

Rathore had on Wednesday known as newly elected Congress president Kharge a “rubber stamp” and alleged that the social gathering’s inside polls to elect a brand new chief have been a “fraud”.

In his response, Gehlot advised reporters, “These people have no shame. New boys have come. They do not understand that they should read history and then learn to speak so that their image is not spoiled. They have no knowledge. What is a rubber stamp? Sonia Gandhi herself went to his (Mallikarjun Kharje) place yesterday (on Wednesday).”

READ HERE | Tough highway forward for Mallikarjun Kharge as challenges galore for Congress

Kharge gained the polls for the put up of Congress president, the outcomes of which have been introduced on Wednesday. He was pitted towards Shashi Tharoor.

Gehlot, lengthy often known as a loyalist to the primary household of the nation’s oldest social gathering, added that if there was any chief in India who commanded respect, it was Sonia Gandhi.

“She refused to become PM, got the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government formed at the Centre twice and also got many state governments formed,” he stated.

The chief minister additionally lashed out at BJP leaders questioning what occurred within the 70 years after Independence and stated all the things that has occurred has taken place within the 70 years.

“Not even a needle used to be manufactured when the country got Independence. These people are misleading the public and youths. They are destroying the young generation in the name of religion and caste,” he stated.

Gehlot added that the BJP shouldn’t bask in ‘panchayati’ (politics) in regards to the Congress and as an alternative maintain its personal home.

The veteran Congress chief additionally attacked the BJP over a few of its leaders allegedly appearing as informers of the British, whereas including that the historical past of the Congress’ sacrifice dated again to the pre-Independence period.

Gehlot was referring to some leaders of the RSS, the BJP’s ideological mentor, who allegedly didn’t take part within the freedom motion and acted as informers of the British.

The chief minister additionally focused Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur over his touch upon the previous pension scheme and stated he had as soon as suggested the BJP chief to look at the scheme and introduce it in his state within the curiosity of presidency workers.

The Rajasthan chief minister stated his authorities had taken many initiatives and launched a number of schemes that ought to be the Centre ought to research in order that they may very well be carried out on the nationwide stage.

He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been the chief minister of Gujarat and stored reminding individuals in regards to the Gujarat mannequin.

Gehlot suggested Modi to check the Rajasthan mannequin and evaluate it with the Gujarat mannequin.

“The Centre should implement schemes and programmes launched by the Rajasthan government at the national level. If they have anything good to offer from the Gujarat model, they should tell us, we will implement those too,” he stated.

When requested in regards to the BJP’s allegation that the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games was organised to take political benefit, Gehlot stated there was nothing fallacious if the federal government took political benefit of its good works.

“Are we saints? What is wrong if good works and good governance give us an advantage? We are aiming to repeat the government in the next elections,” he added.

Earlier, talking on the closing ceremony of the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games at Sawai Mansingh Stadium right here, Gehlot stated criticism ought to be taken in good spirit because it made democracy stronger.

The chief minister later visited Indira Rasoi at Jal Mahal and talked to the individuals consuming there.

Food is served at Rs 8 beneath the state authorities’s Indira Rasoi scheme.

Gehlot stated he had appealed to public representatives to have meals at Indira Rasoi no less than as soon as a month in order that the standard of meals was maintained.

He additionally spoke to reporters after visiting the Rasoi and stated that the Centre ought to inform BJP-ruled states to revive peace and concord.

Gehlot stated there was pressure, spiritual and caste distinction within the nation.

He added that this could cease and peace and concord be restored.