NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, attributing his attack on the media to frustration from continuous political failures.
“Instead of introspecting on his failures, Rahul has made a habit of blaming institutions. His behaviour exemplifies the saying, ‘a bad workman quarrels with his tools’,” BJP spokesperson Anil Baluni said.
BJP was reacting to Rahul’s comments at an event in MP’s Mhow where he accused the media of ignoring critical issues affecting common people, particularly farmers. He criticised the media for allegedly aligning with business groups, thus neglecting the broader public’s concerns.
Baluni said Rahul’s pattern of criticism extends beyond just the media. “When he lost elections, he made derogatory remarks against Election Commission and questioned the integrity of EVMs. Now, it seems the media is his new target,” he said, suggesting that these attacks stem from frustration and desperation.
He also highlighted the historical tension between Congress and the press, recalling the 1975 Emergency under Indira Gandhi, where media censorship was enforced. “Rahul is doing what his forefathers have done,” Baluni added.