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Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari has issued a bold challenge to his party members to aggressively criticize the RSS. Speaking at the Congress's significant AICC conclave in Ahmedabad, Patwari emphasized the need for leaders to confront the RSS politically, drawing parallels with Rahul Gandhi's approach. The event, marking the party's first major gathering in Gujarat in over six decades, aims to revitalize the Congress's political strategy. Patwari's statements reflect a strategic effort to reposition the Congress as a more confrontational and ideologically driven political force.

Key Points: Jitu Patwari Challenges Congress to Confront RSS Boldly

  • Congress strategy focuses on confronting RSS as political organization
  • Patwari links criticism approach to Rahul Gandhi's style
  • AICC conclave highlights party's revival plans
  • Event symbolically held near historic freedom struggle sites
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Congress leaders should criticise RSS aggressively: Jitu Patwari

MP Congress Chief calls for aggressive RSS criticism, linking party strategy to Rahul Gandhi's approach against BJP and Modi

"Those who fear to criticise RSS cannot fight and win against BJP and PM Modi - Jitu Patwari"

Bhopal/Ahmedabad, April 9

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Wednesday asked his party leaders to aggressively criticise the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) like the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, criticises them.

“Congress leaders should criticise RSS aggressively just like LoP Rahul Gandhi. The leaders who are afraid to criticise RSS cannot fight Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP,” said Jitu Patwari while addressing the ‘Nyaypath’ session of All India Congress in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad.

He added that RSS is a political organisation and urged Congress leaders and workers to take a pledge to take an aggressive approach against the organisation.

“RSS is a social and cultural organisation. When PM Modi did ‘note-bandi’, RSS remained silent. It means that the BJP and RSS are the same. Congress leaders and workers should take on them in a similar fashion,” Patwari said.

He further added that when demonetisation was imposed in 2016, LoP Rahul Gandhi cautioned the country that it would have an adverse impact on India’s economy.

“But, the BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi while RSS supported the demonetisation,” he said.

Patwari said that all the Congress leaders should take a pledge to consider RSS as a political organisation only.

“Those who fear to criticise RSS cannot fight and win against BJP and PM Modi,” he reiterated.

On April 8-9, the Indian National Congress (INC) convened a two-day All India Congress Committee (AICC) conclave in Ahmedabad, marking its first such session in Gujarat in over six decades.

The event, themed ‘Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan aur Sangharsh’ (Path of Justice: Resolve, Dedication and Struggle), unfolded against the symbolic backdrop of the Sabarmati Riverfront, between the Sabarmati and Kochrab Ashrams, places steeped in the history of India’s freedom struggle.

With over 1,700 elected and co-opted AICC members in attendance, the conclave aimed to reassert the party’s ideological roots and outline its roadmap for revival, particularly in Gujarat, a state long dominated by the BJP.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Interesting strategy from Congress. But shouldn't they focus more on presenting their own vision rather than just criticizing RSS? 🤔 Positive agenda might resonate better with voters.
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Rahul S.
Finally someone speaking sense! RSS has always been political while pretending to be cultural. Their influence on policy is undeniable. Good to see Congress taking a strong stand.
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Amit P.
This aggressive approach might backfire. Politics should be about constructive debate, not just mudslinging. Both sides need to tone down the rhetoric.
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Sunita M.
Demonetization was indeed a disaster! Glad someone's reminding people how RSS supported it blindly while common people suffered. More power to Patwari for speaking up! 💪
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Vikram J.
The location choice is interesting - Sabarmati Ashram. Hope Congress can channel some of Gandhi's principles rather than just opposition for opposition's sake.
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Neha T.
While I agree RSS deserves scrutiny, Congress needs to back up criticism with solid alternatives. People want solutions, not just complaints. The Nyaypath theme sounds promising though! ✨

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