Kiren Rijiju hits back at Rahul Gandhi over statement on foreign aid

The political atmosphere in the country has heated up following Rahul Gandhi's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power with foreign aid. In response to the serious allegations made by the Congress MP against the Prime Minister, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has launched a scathing counter-attack. Rijiju has levelled a serious accusation against Rahul Gandhi, claiming he is advancing the agenda of India's enemies.

According to a report by Amar Ujala, the entire controversy began with a post made by Rahul Gandhi on the social media platform 'X'. Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi wrote that the Prime Minister should stop lying to the country. Rahul Gandhi claimed that Narendra Modi became Prime Minister only through foreign aid and continues to hold his position today with the support of that same foreign assistance.

Rahul Gandhi questioned not only the political power but also the country's economic system. He claimed that India's economic system is operating entirely under the control and support of foreigners. Additionally, he alleged that foreign social media platforms are also working in support of the Prime Minister.

Along with these allegations, Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate. He stated that any forum and any time could be decided for this discussion. Rahul Gandhi further claimed that the Prime Minister would avoid this open debate because he fears the information held by Rahul Gandhi.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju gave an extremely aggressive response to this post by Rahul Gandhi. Replying to Rahul Gandhi's post, Rijiju wrote that Rahul Gandhi's behaviour is akin to an Islamic fundamentalist talking about secularism, or a separatist carrying the Indian Tricolour, or an anarchist showing a book of the Constitution.

Kiren Rijiju further added that those who themselves are advancing the agenda of India's enemies are accusing others of seeking foreign support. According to Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi's accusation of others taking foreign aid is like putting himself in a ridiculous position. He also emphasised that high-level discussions can only take place between mature and sensible people.

Thus, the exchange between the two leaders has intensified over the issue of foreign support and aid. On one hand, Rahul Gandhi is linking the Prime Minister's political position and the country's economic system with foreign powers, while on the other hand, Kiren Rijiju considers these allegations as part of an anti-India agenda. Rahul Gandhi clarified that he is ready to debate on any platform, but Rijiju, while rejecting this challenge, attempted to prove him immature.

This entire sequence of events has been widely discussed on social media, where sharp differences have been seen between the two parties regarding whether there is foreign influence over the Prime Minister's power and the country's economic policies. Through his counter-attacks, Rijiju has questioned Rahul Gandhi's credibility and hinted that he is working against the interests of the country.