Thu Oct 24 17:10:00 UTC 2024: Key points from the article:
– The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting its president Mallikarjun Kharge, following a viral video showing him waiting outside while Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination for the Wayanad bypolls.
– BJP leaders, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, suggested that the incident illustrates Congress’ alleged disrespect for Dalits.
– Social media users countered by sharing images of Kharge with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi during the nomination process, suggesting that the situation was not as one-sided as portrayed.
– Priyanka Gandhi was late to file her nomination, arriving at 1:24 PM with her family, while Kharge was speaking at an earlier rally.
– The returning officer informed Priyanka that only one proposer was needed for the nomination process and that Kharge and others could enter later.
– Kharge and other Congress leaders were initially kept outside due to procedural requirements, leading to the perception of disrespect.
– This incident has sparked a political exchange, with the BJP using it to criticize Congress and underscore their views on hierarchy and treatment of Dalit leaders within the party.
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