Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 19: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a fierce verbal attack on the Gandhi family on Saturday, accusing them of using political clout to shield each other from corruption charges.
Addressing a press conference in the capital, Trivedi took sharp aim at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s recent tweet defending his brother-in-law Robert Vadra, following the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet. With a heavy dose of sarcasm, he remarked, “Rahul Gandhi has come out in support of his ‘hardworking farmer’ brother-in-law — conveniently when Vadra is under the scanner for alleged illegal wealth.”
Trivedi accused Rahul, himself out on bail, of masking personal and family legal troubles under the pretext of political persecution. “This isn’t about justice or democracy. It’s about protecting ill-gotten assets under the veil of family unity,” he said.
He also referenced Priyanka Gandhi’s vocal support for the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who was recently arrested by the ED. “This pattern is clear — every time someone close to them faces charges, the Gandhis rally not for justice, but for cover-up,” he alleged.
Painting a broader picture, Trivedi said the Congress leadership revolves entirely around one family. “Rahul Gandhi is in the Lok Sabha, Sonia Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, Priyanka in public campaigns, and Robert Vadra holding vast land assets — this isn't a political party, it’s a tightly-run family firm,” he quipped.
He accused the Congress of seeking to hold onto influence even outside of power, allegedly using caste, region, and language divisions to maintain political relevance. “If these matters are truly personal and familial, why drag them into politics?” Trivedi questioned.
Responding to Congress attacks over Donald Trump’s controversial remark about planes being shot down during the India-Pakistan conflict, Trivedi said the opposition routinely ignores India’s global achievements. “While India gets international recognition, such as the TRF terror outfit being designated globally, the Congress looks only for shadows in daylight. Ironically, those who travel abroad most frequently, understand foreign policy the least,” he said.