New Delhi: In a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi for his scepticism over "Modi ki Guarantee", expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Sunday said that people who have lost their mental bearings are prone to making unfounded statements.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Krishnam expressed deep regret over the mass exodus and defections from the Congress party, attributing its dwindling fortunes to its perceived stance against revered figures such as Lord Ram and Sanatan values. He emphasised that the Congress has devolved into an entity diametrically opposed to the ethos of Ram and Sanatan, which is why it is losing its leaders and members to rival factions.
Responding to Rahul's assertion that there was no assurance of PM Modi's return for a third consecutive term, the expelled Congress leader told ANI, "See, a person, who has lost his mind, can say anything. As we have seen with children, they often ramble on without making much sense. One need not take the words of a child or a senseless person seriously."
Krishnam also held Rahul Gandhi responsible for the current dismal state of the Congress, asserting, " The only person responsible for the prevailing ruinous state of the Congress is Rahul Gandhi. As long as Rahul Gandhi remains at the helm of the Congress, its fate remains sealed."
Further lambasting the Congress, Krishnam said, "No one wishes to align themselves with a party that disparages Lord Ram. Many within the Congress have come to the realisation that their prospects are doomed if they persist within its ranks. The Congress's opposition to Lord Ram has laid bare its political bankruptcy and despair. It now stands as an adversary to Ram and Sanatan values. Who would stand with those who oppose Sanatan while residing in this country? Who would remain allied with them? This explains the ongoing exodus from the party."
"Who would opt to remain aboard a sinking ship? The Congress is precisely that. Many more, including senior leaders, will desert the Congress, even in the midst of elections. Those who were once his loyalists are now openly criticising him. From Karuna Karan’s daughter to Suresh Pachori and Ashok Chavan, numerous prominent leaders have parted ways with the Congress. Even Ghulam Nabi Azad, a towering figure within the Congress, has taken his leave. Why did they feel compelled to depart? It is due to the sycophants vying for Rahul-ji's favour."
Praising PM Modi for his leadership, Krishnam said, "Had Modi not been Prime Minister for the past decade, West Bengal would likely have metamorphosed into Bangladesh. We are fortunate to have Narendra Modi as our leader. I firmly believe that the people of Bengal are disheartened by the excesses of the ruling TMC. I am confident that Narendra Modi will secure a resounding victory. Modi-ji will triumph, and so will the BJP."
Krishnam also criticised the I.N.D.I.A bloc, terming it as a “coalition of opportunists” engaged in “backstabbing each other”.