BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over MLC poll defeats, cites ballot paper use
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming the party failed to make its presence felt in MLC elections across four states. Trivedi alleged Rahul Gandhi spent nearly two weeks sightseeing rather than campaigning, contrasting this with BJP and NDA allies' wins in the legislative council polls. The BJP specifically targeted Congress over results in Karnataka and Bihar, where the party faced setbacks despite elections being conducted via ballot papers and ballot boxes. The remarks came as the BJP and its allies registered victories in several MLC constituencies while Congress drew a blank in key states.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights the BJP's strategy to frame Congress's electoral losses as a consequence of perceived campaign negligence, potentially influencing voter perception ahead of future polls. It also underscores the party's focus on contrasting its organizational reach with Congress's perceived absence during the MLC contests.
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