BJP: Rahul Gandhi pushing India towards anarchy, creating north-south divide
The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to incite anarchy and create a north-south divide in India through his comments on the Tamil language. BJP spokespersons defended the government's record on promoting Tamil culture and criticized the Congress party's internal handling of misconduct allegations.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing intense political polarization and rhetorical battles between India's ruling party and the primary opposition.
NEW DELHI: BJP Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of seeking to stoke division in the country on linguistic grounds after the LoP alleged that PM Modi has launched a "full-scale attack" on the Tamil language and culture.BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the reality is that the Tamil language has received "immense respect" during Modi's tenure, with the PM praising it as the world's oldest language and applauding its rich culture even abroad.He said, "Efforts have been made to establish the Tamil language across its various dimensions, not only at the national level but also on the international stage."The BJP MP said Rahul has been trying hard to push India towards anarchy and create a divide between the north and south on a linguistic basis.
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