BJP President Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi over his “dalali” remark and said he has crossed all limits.
This came a day after Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his alleged politicisation of the army’s surgical strikes, and accused Modi of doing “dalali” (profiteering) over the blood shed by Indian soldiers.
Shah lambasted political leaders, particularly Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, for “playing politics” over the September 29 surgical strikes.
“By saying ‘dalali’ over soldiers’ blood, Rahul Gandhi has crossed all limits. The remarks reflect the Congress’ mentality,” Shah told at a press conference here.
“I strongly condemn his remarks. They are an insult not only to the brave armed forces and martyrs but the entire country,” he said.
“I want to ask Gandhi does he perceive our soldiers’ blood to be a thing to do ‘dalali’ (trade) with,” asked Shah.
Targeting the Delhi Chief Minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party President said, “It was Kejriwal, who started the trend of doubting the surgical strikes and casting aspersion on the bravery of our armed forces.”
“His attempt to demand proof of the surgical strikes has led to the social media ridiculing him as a pro-Pakistani,” Shah said.
I congratulate the media for the role it has played in boosting the morale of the armed forces after surgical strikes: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/DkoxoPk57g
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Some parties are raising question on #surgicalstrike. I think that demeans the Army’s success, it aims to politicise the issue: Amit Shah
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But some political parties have raised questions on surgical strikes. From the beginning we tried to not politicise the strikes: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/qmVRCZUshh
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I condemn this. Govt tried to keep this as far from politics as possible. In fact it was DGMO who spoke at the press conference: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/dQLFY3yaDS
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Who are you doubting? Are you doubting the intentions & actions of soldiers? This politicising is condemnable: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/2l0SoMztCA
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Some parties have not only insulted not our army but the soldiers who lost their lives as well: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/rtZhXI57Xd
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Soon after Kejriwalji made statement on #surgicalstrike he started trending in Pakistan. Soon after Rahulji talked of ‘dalali’ : Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/Kvs4WZztQF
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Just want to ask Rahul Gandhi, Is dalali a word to refer Indian army and their efforts to save the country?: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/XB5WlTQJQ0
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We have not politicised #surgicalstrike but yes at local level some of our have got enthused with patriotic zeal after strikes: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/Zjy536hoyA
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Whole nation, Government of India, BJP support Indian Army; We believe in army’s bullets, not politicians’ statements: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/Pq2JLdNHuD
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The uproar that is happening in Pak is enough proof for the #surgicalstrike, the sceptical political parties can analyse that: Amit Shah
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People who want to have a proof should go and take analysis of what is happening in Pakistan, they will learn a lot: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/mXo4Be5TLX
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I agree taking political mileage of #surgicalstrike is not right but we will go to people about the success of the country’s army: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/8cPA9YwcfI
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If #surgicalstrike didnt happen, why was a special session in Pak called? Why is the Pak PM constantly in Islamabad: Amit Shah
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Pakistan ki chinta karna hamara kaam nahi hai, Rahul Gandhi se ye sawal kar lena: Amit Shah on instability in Pakistan
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