Rahul Gandhi is just not talking electoral politics however politics of ideology, MK Stalin stated.

Chennai:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday hailed senior Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for his ongoing ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ and stated his speeches have been creating tremors.

Heaping praises on the nation’s first Prime Minister, the late Jawaharlal Nehru, Mr Stalin stated the nation wants leaders like him and Mahatma Gandhi to uphold values like secularism and equality.

The DMK President was talking after releasing a guide on Nehru, ‘Mamanithar Nehru,’ written by senior state Congress chief A Gopanna, in Chennai.

Mr Stalin stated Nehru “was a true democrat, a symbol of parliamentary democracy. That is why all democratic forces hail him.” 

In an obvious jibe on the ruling BJP on the Centre, he stated whereas even essential points are usually not being allowed to be mentioned in Parliament right this moment, Nehru had inspired opposing views. 

“We are reminded of Nehru now, even as public sector undertakings are being closed down.” “Today’s political situation shows us the true value of Nehru. Just like Tamil Nadu needs (EVR)Periyar, Anna (CN Annadurai) and Kalaignar (M Karunanidhi) after all these years, India needs Gandhi and Nehru to establish federalism, equality, secularism, brotherhood, equality…,” he stated.

He identified “dear brother Rahul” was endeavor the pan-India Bharat Jodo Yatra and expressed pleasure he may flag it off from Kanyakumari within the state.

“Rahul’s speeches are creating tremors in the country. He is not speaking electoral politics or party politics but politics of ideology. And that is why he is being strongly opposed by some persons. His talks sometimes are like Nehru. It will be surprising only if Nehru’s heir doesn’t talk like that. The descendants of Godse will only feel bitter by the talks by the heirs of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru,” Mr Stalin stated.

He fondly remembered Nehru’s contribution to Tamil Nadu, together with his assurance on not imposing Hindi, at the same time as he alleged such makes an attempt have been on now. 

The late Prime Minister had carried out a lot for the state, and the IIT-Madras and the Integral Coach Factory right here and the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) amongst others stand testimony to it, he stated.

Mahatma Gandhi himself had praised Nehru and stated the nation was in secure palms beneath the latter’s management, Mr Stalin identified.

“Nehru echoed not just Congress’ voice but that of India. He was a PM for all of India–he was against one language, one faith, one creed, one culture, one law.. he said communalism and nationalism cannot co exist. That is why he is hailed by secular forces,” Mr Stalin added.

Senior Congress chief P Chidambaram, TNCC president KS Alagiri and others participated. 

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