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BJP counters Congress criticism over Trinamool symbol freeze
The BJP has launched a counter-attack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the party and the Election Commission over the freezing of the Trinamool Congress name and symbol. The ruling party accused the Congress of political betrayals and destabilizing government formations.
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In a sharp political riposte, the BJP on Monday responded to Rahul Gandhi's recent comments criticizing the party and the Election Commission's decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress's name and symbol. The Congress leader had raised concerns about the EC's action, prompting the ruling party to launch a counter-offensive against the opposition.
The BJP's response focused on the Congress's historical record in electoral politics, accusing the party of betraying political allies across multiple decades. Party leaders alleged that the Congress had sidelined senior veterans within its own ranks and had been responsible for bringing down governments, pointing to instances of political instability attributed to Congress-led coalitions.
The verbal exchange comes amid ongoing tensions between the BJP and opposition parties over governance and electoral processes. The freezing of the Trinamool Congress's party symbol by the Election Commission had triggered debate within political circles about the EC's independence and decision-making procedures.
The BJP's counterattack underscores the deepening partisan divide over institutional decisions, with each side attempting to establish narrative dominance ahead of upcoming electoral contests in various states. The incident reflects the broader political contest between the ruling coalition and opposition parties over institutional credibility and electoral fairness.