BJP fumes as Rajasthan CM complains of violence in PM's presence

"Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore" was launched by Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said there was an atmosphere of tension and violence in the country to which the state BJP spoke in a rebuke.

"Today, there is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the country. In such a situation, there is a need to strengthen the spirit of peace, harmony and brotherhood. Today, the society and the country should move forward by following the path of truth and non-violence as shown by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi," he said.

BJP state president Satish Poonia said that the intent and language of the Chief Minister of Rajasthan in front of the Prime Minister are of grave concern. "It is probably in the nature of the Congress leaders to condemn this method of their own country on the international platform. I think Congress has lost allegiance to the country,"he said.

"From Rahul Gandhi to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leaders always speak against the nation and their conduct looks more like 'anti-national", he added.

"When Congress leaders criticize the country at world forums, it seems that everyone from Rahul Gandhi to Ashok Gehlot speaks the same language. Several times, their conduct seems to be anti-national," he said adding, "The Prime Minister wished for the progress of the country and spoke of democracy, harmony and unity. On the other hand, Gehlot spoke against the country's system in the garb of condemning the successful prime minister."

Poonia said Gehlot forgets that while Congress held power for 50 years, it divided people according to caste and religion.