Khadge Comments Spark BJP Rebuttal on Pollution, Insurgency and Scams

New Delhi, November 9 – After Congress president Mallikarjun Khadge made remarks that were interpreted as dismissive of the majority’s cultural ethos, BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana responded with a multi‑point critique. Khatana asserted that the Congress has a history of insulting the religious feelings of the Hindu majority and cited a recent satirical performance by the Congress‑Indi alliance that mocked faith‑based customs.

He declared that a party whose core is “far from traditional values” cannot claim moral authority. Khatana also referenced the ongoing tragedy in Jammu and Kashmir, where more than 30,000 people, including many security personnel, have perished.

On internal security, the MP said the Congress’s stance on Naxalism mirrors influences from Pakistan and Bangladesh, implying the opposition often appears on the side of India’s enemies. He contrasted this with the BJP’s record of confronting corruption, mentioning the 2G, Commonwealth and coal scandals that once plagued the nation.

Turning to the capital’s air‑quality crisis, Khatana outlined several causes: massive construction activity, dusty roads, congested traffic, heavy air and rail travel, and a continual influx of workers from across the country. He downplayed the impact of Diwali fireworks, labeling it a relatively minor factor.

Khatana concluded by stating that Congress’s politics is confined to power‑hunting, treating every religion and community as a vote bank. He warned that the party’s inability to break free from dynastic politics makes its revival increasingly improbable, while the BJP continues to focus on the nation’s broader interests.