Rahul Gandhi’s Reluctance to Contest in BJP-Governed States: Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Perspective

Mr Azad made allegations against Mr Gandhi, claiming that he seeks refuge in states with a high minority population. Azad also criticized Gandhi and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, calling them “spoon-fed kids” and alleging that they have not made personal sacrifices in life or achieved anything on their own. He questioned Gandhi’s reluctance to contest in BJP-ruled states and accused the party of preferring “safe seats” in states like Kerala. Mr Azad emphasized his concerns while addressing public meetings in Sangaldan and Ukhral areas of the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency.

He accused the party of lacking commitment to fighting the BJP on the ground. Additionally, he claimed that Gandhi and Abdullah are relying solely on political legacies inherited from figures like Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Abdullah and have not achieved anything independently. He also accused Mr. Gandhi of doing nothing for his own constituency and claimed that he has been tasked to divide the secular votes. *(Note: The headline is the only part of the story that has been edited by NDTV staff.

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