Rahul trying to boost China’s morale: BJP

NEW DELHI: In an open letter on Friday, BJP vice-president and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabudhe accused Rahul Gandhi of using the language of a “school kid” on the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops on the LAC.
He asked if the Congress functionary was trying to boost the morale of China by making such “absurd” statements. Sahasrabuddhe suggested that Rahul should consult seniors in his party and take their advice before making such “absurd” remarks. Rahul had on Thursday questioned why Indian soldiers were sent “unarmed to martyrdom” in Ladakh and who was responsible for sending them towards danger, after 20 Army personnel were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley. Rahul had earlier attacked PM Narendra Modi, asking why he was “hiding”.
Responding to the charges, Sahasrabuddhe said Rahul was expressing his “personal animosity” towards Modi at a time when all parties were condemning China in unison. By terming the PM “weak” in this time of crisis and when the entire country was united behind soldiers, Rahul had “insulted” India and the spirit of unity, the BJP member said.
Underlining that responsible politicians first gathered information and then made allegations, Sahasrabuddhe said it seemed Rahul “believes in collecting information from Chinese ambassadors and maybe, they only update him” with all details. He said the opposition had a right to criticise the government and BJP would not object to it. “But to express personal animosity towards the PM in a time of crisis is not appropriate and an insult to soldiers,” he said. He also expressed hope that Rahul would rise above politics and refrain from making remarks that were not in interests of the country.