Fri Dec 13 12:23:47 UTC 2024: ## Priyanka Gandhi Launches Scathing Attack on BJP in Lok Sabha
**New Delhi:** Newly elected Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivered her maiden Lok Sabha speech on Tuesday, launching a scathing attack on the Modi government during a debate on the Constitution. In a 32-minute address, she criticized the BJP’s handling of several key issues, including the caste census, the Adani controversy, and the state of national unity.
Gandhi’s speech directly targeted the ruling BJP, arguing that the Constitution is not merely a document but a symbol of justice, hope, and aspiration for every Indian. She highlighted the suppression of dissent under the current government, drawing parallels between the current climate of fear and that of British rule. She accused the BJP of creating an atmosphere of fear through the use of investigative agencies like the ED, CBI, and Income Tax department against its critics.
Gandhi stated that while the people of India have courageously challenged those in power and demanded answers, the BJP government has responded by silencing dissent through intimidation and threats. She emphasized that the country’s strength lies in its courage and struggle, not in fear, and asserted that the BJP’s reign of fear will not last.
She further criticized the government’s inability to engage in open dialogue and accept criticism, using an anecdote about a king who would disguise himself to understand his people’s opinions, contrasting this with the BJP’s alleged unwillingness to engage with the public and accept criticism. Gandhi concluded by expressing her belief that India will continue to fight for truth and justice.
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