Rahul Gandhi: Former Congress National President Rahul Gandhi, made a massive appearance in the Nuh district of Mewat today, which is billed as an ancestral bastion of the Congress and is predominantly Muslim. The campaign for the Haryana Assembly Election 2024 is nearing its end Today. In this Rally Rahul Gandhi Targeted PM Modi with BJP and RSS Labeling them “Government of billionaires.”
Rahul Gandhi Targeted PM Modi
Lauding a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi claimed during his rally that he favors the rich but ignores the poor and farmers. “Narendra Modi runs a government of billionaires,” declared the young leader, releasing that while the PM instantly waives loans for the rich, he hardly offers any relief to those who are financially down-trodden. Taking advantage of Haryana’s youth for employment in America but not getting them employed here, Gandhi lamented, criticizing the government for its failures in addressing the growing unemployment crisis in the state.
Rahul Gandhi had struck a chord with the distressing concern of the state’s voters. More than ever, the frustration of economic stagnation is being experienced by the youth of Haryana. When Rahul Gandhi comes out to represent the electorates’ frustration, even more so in a state marked by growing unemployment, he will talk about the bigger picture.
Rahul Gandhi Accusation Against BJP RSS
Along with his economic debate, Rahul Gandhi went after the BJP-RSS combine, accusing them of spreading hatred in the entire country. “BJP-RSS people spread hatred in the whole country. We have to eradicate hatred together, because India is a country of love, not hatred,” he declared, appealing to unity and brotherhood. Such a statement resonates deep into a region still coming to terms with the fallout of communal tensions that flared up last year.
He goes on reiterating the ethos of the Congress party of inclusiveness and assures seven guarantees to revitalize the social economic fabric of the state if the party is restored to power. Depicting the election as one of love versus hate, Gandhi aims at making voters join together as a community to defeat the strategy taken by the opposition when they use inflammatory rhetoric.
Nuh- The Power Constituency
Nuh assembly constituency holds a lot of importance in the political parlance of Haryana. Interestingly, the constituency has never been won by a Hindu or BJP candidate in the area. It is an indication of demography and politics of the region. Independents and Congress candidates have dominated this area, and it happens to be one of the focus seats of the current elections.
The communal violence that erupted on July 31, 2023, further twists the political narrative of Nuh. The violence ensued when a Jalabhishek Yatra taken out by the RSS and Bajrang Dal culminated in stone-pelting, injuries, and at least 5 fatalities, which indicates that there is fragile communal harmony prevailing in the area. Political debates have since been fuelling after the after-effect of this violence, and various parties have tried to capitalize on the unrest to fortify their narratives.
In light of the recent violence, Nuh has become a seat of interest for both Congress and the BJP. Before the elections, voters will closely determine which party can address issues the best while creating a climate of peace and unity.
History of Mewat and its Political Landscape
Mewat is a politically sensitive region in Haryana, with three assembly seats: Nuh, Punhana, and Ferozepur Jhirka. Hitherto, all three seats have been bagged by Congress, where all the MLAs representing the area are Muslims. Ahead of the Haryana Assembly Election 2024, Congress has tactically re-nominated its sitting MLAs for these constituencies, which is a boost to the party’s reign.
On the other hand, the BJSee has opted for a more aggressive strategy. It has gone for Minister Sanjay Singh in Nuh, Naseem Ahmed in Ferozepur Jhirka, and Ejaz Khan in Punhana. The list thus contains two Muslim candidates to woo the electorates of the area-a change in the political tack that the party would be utilizing regarding Mewat.
Mewat is an area which has been a stronghold for the Congress, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and independent candidates since the inception of the assembly in 1967. No BJP member or Hindu community member ever won a MLA seat in this region. Given the elections are drawing near, the biggest question buzzing in everyone’s mind is whether Mewat will continue its traditional political trend or mark the beginning of a new political chapter. It is upto the people to decide upon the issue.
Strategy Of Congress Party
Rahul Gandhi move towards Nuh is perceived as a clever campaign strategy for the Congress party to regroup its energies at places where it has traditionally done well in the past. The party would be looking to reclaim what it has lost during hard times by trying to connect with the local populace and redressing their grievances.
In contrast, Congress has its own different approach, in which it celebrates the same inclusive ideals. By uplifting the poor and projecting communal harmony, Rahul Gandhi aims to make Congress the party of the people who can elevate all sections of society to a greater extent.