Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to divide the nation, stating "Pahle Rashtra, Phir Caste". NEW DELHI: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, accusing him of fostering division for political gain. "Pehle Rashtra, Phir Caste (First nation, then caste)," Chouhan said firmly, calling for unity over identity politics.
“Rahul Gandhi, how much will you divide? These are divisive people, those who discriminate and divide the country for political gain,” he added, speaking to reporters in Bhopal in response to recent discussions surrounding the caste census . The BJP leader emphasized that India stands as a land of equality and unity. "We are all sons of Mother India," he declared, underscoring the government's commitment to social justice across all sectors.
"It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government that has ensured social justice for all sections of society, including SC, ST, OBCs, and the economically weaker sections," Chouhan asserted. Chouhan's rally resonated with calls for national solidarity, encapsulated in his slogan, “Judenge toh Jeetenge” (Together we will win). He maintained that efforts to divide the country would ultimately fail in the face of collective strength and unity.
Touching on Jharkhand’s political climate, Chouhan spoke confidently of the BJP’s prospects in the state, describing a “wave of change” swe.