BJP Slams Bharat Summit, Alleges Democratic Curbs
BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao termed the Bharat Summit organised by the state government: Reports
HYDERABAD: BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao termed the Bharat Summit organised by the state government an “anti-Bharat summit”, alleging that it provided a platform to forces opposed to India and its democratic institutions. He also accused the Congress government of suppressing the democratic right to protest by placing BJP leaders and workers under house arrest.
Rao was placed under house arrest at his residence in Tarnaka on Saturday, preventing him from leading a planned protest against the Bharat Summit and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the city. Police took the action following Rao’s call for demonstrations against the summit, which the BJP described as an “anti-Bharat summit”. A large police contingent was deployed outside his residence early in the morning.
Speaking to mediapersons at his residence, Rao alleged that the summit was not intended to attract investments to Telangana but was instead a political platform for the Congress to relaunch Rahul Gandhi. He claimed that the event had brought together people with anti-India views and was being held at the cost of public money.
The BJP chief said the Congress, which frequently spoke of democracy and the Constitution, was violating democratic norms by restricting opposition leaders. He alleged that the party had failed to implement its six guarantees promised to farmers, students and youth, and had not issued job notifications or job calendars.
Rao further alleged that schemes such as Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bharosa had not been implemented properly. He said Rahul Gandhi had no moral right to visit Telangana while these promises remained unfulfilled.
In a separate statement, BJP senior leader Gangidi Manohar Reddy, state chief spokesperson N.V. Subhash, senior leader Poreddy Kishore Reddy and others condemned the house arrest of Rao and several party workers, including BJYM members. They demanded their immediate and unconditional release.
The BJP leaders alleged that the Congress was attempting to “relaunch” a failed leader through the summit and accused the party of inviting foreign participants to criticise India.
