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Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the BJP government's so-called Gujarat model. He claims the model involves using bulldozers on the homes of Dalits and the poor while gifting land to industrialists. The Congress leader cited a specific incident in Gandhinagar where hundreds of families were allegedly displaced. He vowed to protect people's rights against what he called institutional theft.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Slams Gujarat Bulldozer Model for Dalits and Poor

  • Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP targets poor and Dalits with demolition drives
  • Cites Gandhinagar slum where 400 families lost homes
  • Accuses BJP of handing national assets to billionaire friends
  • Claims demolitions occur despite court stay orders protecting residents
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Gujarat model is clear - bulldozers for Dalits, backward classes, and the poor: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP's Gujarat model uses bulldozers on Dalit homes while gifting land to Adani, citing Gandhinagar demolitions.

"The Gujarat model is clear - bulldozers for Dalits, backward classes, and the poor, while thousands of acres of land for Adani for free or just ₹1 - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, September 24

Slamming the ruling BJP government, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that "Gujarat model is bulldozers for Dalits, backward classes, and the poor," while giving thousands of acres of land and the country's assets to their "billionaire friends."

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "The Gujarat model is clear - bulldozers for Dalits, backward classes, and the poor, while thousands of acres of land for Adani for free or just ₹1"

"In the Petapur slum of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, homes of more than 400 families were demolished by labeling them 'illegal,' even though they had valid identification and records such as electricity bills, tax receipts, ration cards, Aadhaar cards, and voter ID cards," he alleged. The post was accompanied by a video.

https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/1970794759112503646

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also expressed concern about the series of demolition drives in other parts of the country.

"Not just in Gujarat, but in Delhi and other parts of the country, such demolition incidents are continuously coming to light. And in many cases, as in Gandhinagar, people had stay orders issued by the courts," Rahul Gandhi said.

"The BJP clearly knows that they cannot form a government through the real mandate of the people; their government is formed through theft and by capturing institutions. Therefore, they snatch away the rights of the poor and hand over the country's assets to a few of their billionaire friends," the Congress MP alleged.

"India's democracy is for the rights of the people, and it will run for them. We will not let the BJP and its friends steal from the country," Rahul Gandhi asserted.

Earlier in the month, the Gandhinagar District Administration, in collaboration with the District Police, launched a large-scale demolition drive to clear illegal encroachments across multiple areas, including GEB, Pethapur, Charedi, and along the banks of the Sabarmati River.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support removing illegal encroachments, the process must be fair and transparent. If court stay orders were ignored, that's a serious concern. Due process should be followed for everyone.
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Arjun K
Gujarat has shown tremendous development under BJP. Rahul Gandhi should provide concrete evidence instead of making sweeping statements. Development requires tough decisions sometimes.
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Sarah B
As an observer, I'm concerned about the pattern emerging across states. When vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, it raises questions about equitable governance.
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Meera T
My cousin lives in Gandhinagar and said the demolition was done without proper notice. People lost everything overnight. Where should these families go now? 😢 The government must answer.
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David E
Interesting to see how political narratives shape development discourse. Both sides need to present verified facts rather than emotional rhetoric. The truth usually lies somewhere in between.
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Kavya N
If the allegations about court stay orders being violated are true, that's a serious constitutional issue. The judiciary must intervene and ensure rule of law is maintained.

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