Rahul Gandhi Brands PM Modi 'Mogambo', Alleges Democracy Undermining

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai, labeling him 'Mogambo Modi' and accusing him of undermining Indian democracy. Addressing students at the sixth edition of his youth outreach initiative, 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', Gandhi asserted that Modi would be held accountable for his actions.

Gandhi alleged that PM Modi was actively attacking democracy, silencing students, and weakening the spirit of questioning across the country. He specifically named Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as a "group of conspirators" who have "destroyed Indian democracy" and are "using Gyanesh Kumar to steal elections." Gandhi further accused Modi of direct attacks on democracy, engaging in "vote chori" and "election chori," and highlighted incidents in New Delhi where the city was shut down, internet cut, and students were beaten by police and "BJP goondas."

Likening the Prime Minister to the villain from the film 'Mr. India', Gandhi's 'Mogambo Modi' remark was accompanied by a screen playing the "Mogambo khush hua" scene with Modi's face superimposed. He later reiterated this on X, stating, "Mogambo Modi has destroyed democracy and the future of India's youth." Gandhi also claimed Modi was compromised by financial and international forces and was now "fighting for survival."

Turning to Tamil Nadu, Gandhi accused Modi and Shah of a "full-scale attack on Tamil culture, language and history." He cited the withholding of Rs 3,300 crore from Tamil Nadu via the New Education Policy as an act of language imposition. He also pointed to an "87 per cent fall in Tamil medium students' share of MBBS seats because of NEET" as an example of centralisation, and alleged "RSSification" with "70 per cent of your state universities are without vice-chancellors" due to gubernatorial actions. Furthermore, Gandhi claimed the proposed delimitation exercise was designed to "punish" Tamil Nadu and diminish its parliamentary voice. He urged students to "stand up for everything you believe in and never stop asking questions," quoting Periyar and Thiruvalluvar on the importance of inquiry.

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