In a fiery exchange that’s lighting up social media, the BJP hit back at Congress , after party leaders compared Rahul Gandhi to Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, who clinched the Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic struggle.
The Spark
Congress drew parallels between Gandhi’s fight against “authoritarianism” in India and Machado’s defiance, hailing both as symbols of resilience. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra quipped, “Rahul deserves a Nobel for his 99 election defeats—perhaps in ‘Persistent Effort’ category!” The retort went viral, amassing thousands of shares.
Political Context
This comes amid escalating pre-poll banter, with Congress accusing BJP of undermining democracy, while BJP labels opposition claims as desperate. Analysts see it as a tactic to rally bases ahead of state elections.
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