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Congress won't come to power for 30 years, Shah tells Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, declaring that the opposition party has no chance of returning to power for at least three decades. Shah suggested Gandhi was unable to hear his criticism because he was based abroad.
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Home Minister Amit Shah intensified his criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, asserting that the opposition party would remain out of power for the next 30 years. Speaking at a public event, Shah made pointed remarks targeting Gandhi's political prospects and organizational standing.
In his attack, Shah suggested that Gandhi would be unable to hear or respond to his remarks, implying that the Congress leader was currently stationed overseas. The comment appeared designed to question Gandhi's commitment to domestic politics and his presence in India during a critical period for the opposition.
The remarks represent an escalation in the political rhetoric between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress party, which has been struggling to regain its position as a major political force at the national level. Shah's statement reflects the BJP's confidence in its political dominance heading into the coming years.
Gandhi has been a prominent face of the Congress party's opposition efforts, though the party has faced significant electoral challenges in recent national elections. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions between the government and the principal opposition party as India's political landscape continues to evolve.