Why did rahul gandhi make a mistake??


In the lead-up to the jharkhand Assembly elections, congress leader rahul gandhi may have placed himself in a precarious position by characterizing the bharatiya janata party (BJP) as "anti-tribal." During a speech on october 19 in Ranchi, he remarked, "The bjp refers to tribals as 'Vanvasi.'" He further asserted that "India's education system contains only 10-15 lines about tribals." This assertion appears to be a significant blunder on rahul Gandhi's part. In response, the bjp has launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi's comments. The party highlighted that "the education system to which rahul gandhi alludes was established during Congress's tenure. It was congress that overlooked prominent tribal figures, from Birsa Munda to India's President Droupadi Murmu." By making this statement, rahul gandhi has unintentionally provided the bjp with a platform to critique Congress's historical contributions. This is not the first instance in which rahul gandhi has encountered such a predicament; previously, he stated, "I understand this system from within, and it has consistently been anti-Dalit." 


As the jharkhand elections approach, rahul gandhi, in an attempt to resonate with tribal sentiments, has inadvertently undermined his position by declaring, "I have experienced India's education system. You will find merely 10-15 lines about tribals. What is their history? What is their way of life? There is nothing documented about that... OBC is merely a label assigned to you. Is that your identity? Who determined that you are backward? Your rightful place has been usurped. Where is the history of the farmers, laborers, carpenters, barbers, and cobblers, who constructed this nation?"



Given that rahul gandhi received his education during a period when congress ruled the country, these remarks have raised eyebrows. After India's independence, the congress party established the education system, and it was congress that crafted and managed the country's academic framework. Now, ironically, it is Congress leader rahul Gandhi who is criticizing that very system.


BJP leader Babulal Marandi responded sharply, saying, "Rahul gandhi is right that congress and the gandhi family ignored the history and culture of tribal communities for decades. The struggles, politics, and social status of tribals were never given prominence. When rahul gandhi was in school, he saw that even under congress rule, tribal history was not given a full chapter in the textbooks. Only a few incomplete mentions were made, failing to properly present their struggles and history. This injustice to the tribal community happened under Congress's governance, where their rich legacy was sidelined. But times have changed now. I urge rahul gandhi to look at today's books, in an era where the country is led by a leader who respects every community equally."


Who Took Away Tribal Rights? 

The bjp has brought to rahul Gandhi's attention the historical neglect of tribal rights by the congress party. Babulal Marandi emphasized that even the esteemed tribal leader, Birsa Munda, was overlooked during the congress administration. Birsa Munda, who dedicated his life to the freedom and rights of the tribal community and the nation, did not receive the recognition he deserved during that period. Not a single Congress leader or prime minister visited his village to honor his sacrifice. 


In contrast, prime minister Narendra Modi rectified this oversight by becoming the first prime minister to visit Birsa Munda's village and pay appropriate tribute. The bjp has committed to dedicating the year 2025 to celebrating Birsa Munda's legacy and his fight for freedom, ensuring that his story is shared with every citizen of the country. rahul gandhi also referenced India's first tribal woman President, Draupadi Murmu, accusing the bjp of failing to invite her to the inauguration ceremony of the ram Temple. However, he conveniently overlooked the fact that his own congress party nominated Yashwant Sinha against Droupadi Murmu in the Presidential election. social media users have swiftly highlighted this inconsistency, questioning the authenticity of Congress's claims.

Congress Crushed the jharkhand Movement 

Rahul Gandhi's expression of sympathy for the tribal community in jharkhand appears to overlook the fact that it was the bjp that played a pivotal role in the establishment of states such as jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. During the creation of jharkhand, Lalu prasad Yadav, a leader from the congress alliance and the RJD, famously stated, "Jharkhand will be created over my dead body," demonstrating his strong opposition to the state's formation. Additionally, prominent tribal leader Champai Soren remarked, "The congress party undermined the jharkhand movement. In the 1951 Census, tribals were accorded respect, but by 1961, their importance had significantly declined. A review of our history reveals this truth. Consequently, congress can never genuinely support the interests of Jharkhand's tribal population."


Allegations Against hemant Soren:

Land Appropriation from Indigenous Communities and Corruption in karnataka Accusations of land appropriation from Indigenous communities have been directed at hemant Soren, the chief minister of jharkhand and an ally of the congress party. Concurrently, the congress party in karnataka is facing serious allegations of misappropriating hundreds of crores intended for tribal welfare. Reports have emerged detailing financial misconduct within the karnataka Maharishi Valmiki scheduled tribes Development Corporation (KMVSTDC), implicating the congress administration. It is claimed that funds allocated for tribal development were misused to distribute Rs. 200 to each voter during the Bellary lok sabha elections. This is the same congress party that has been accused of facilitating illegal migration in the Santhal Pargana region of jharkhand, thereby endangering the tribal population. 


The jharkhand High court has issued a reprimand to the hemant Soren government regarding this issue, highlighting the alarming decline in the tribal population within the state. In this scenario, rahul Gandhi's comments have not only reignited the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) criticism of Congress's historical disregard for tribal rights but have also revealed inconsistencies in Congress's recent political positions. As the bjp continues to challenge congress for its failure to honor tribal leaders such as Birsa Munda and Droupadi Murmu, it is anticipated that the party will utilize this narrative in the forthcoming elections in Jharkhand.

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21/10/2024 08:53 PM