In a fiery address from Lucknow, Congress leader Surendra Rajput hailed the Youth Congress’s bold protest at the AI Impact Summit as a shining example of democratic activism. ‘Our workers exercised their constitutional rights, and we’re immensely proud,’ he stated, setting the tone for a broader assault on political adversaries.
Backing SP president Akhilesh Yadav, Rajput painted the BJP as an enemy of societal harmony. ‘They’re against every community, every faith, and Sanatan values themselves,’ he alleged. He spotlighted the irony of ‘pseudo-Sanatanis’ vetting authentic practitioners, with Shankaracharyas reportedly sidelined and assaults on their followers.
Turning to international affairs, Rajput dissected U.S. tariff hikes and court rulings, admiring their judicial autonomy. In stark contrast, he questioned Indian courts’ handling of cases against figures like Rahul Gandhi, whose Gujarat conviction he deemed unjust. ‘America’s internal matters affect us, but our judiciary raises eyebrows,’ he observed.
The Congress spokesperson lambasted the Modi government’s foreign policy flops, claiming submission to U.S. pressures on trade and energy. ‘India’s dictating its oil sources? That’s a sovereignty crisis,’ Rajput warned, urging stronger defense of economic stakes.
Addressing UP minister Suresh Khanna’s views on religious issues, Rajput advocated for impartial law enforcement. From loudspeaker bans to procession disruptions and shrine conflicts, ‘the rulebook applies to all,’ he affirmed, positioning Congress as the voice of equitable governance in turbulent times.