Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 12, 2024, 10:50 AM
Maharashtra Election 2024: The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has heated up after Congress state president Nana Patole made a controversial statement on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a public meeting in Akola district, Patole used harsh words on the BJP, in which he said, "The time has come to make BJP a dog." His statement has brought a strong reaction from the BJP, and it is having a sharp resonance in Maharashtra politics.Nana Patole's statement: What did the Congress leader say?During the public meeting in Akola, Nana Patole expressed his displeasure towards the BJP, pointing towards the people of the OBC community. He said, "OBC people are sitting here. Will the people of the OBC community of Akola district vote for the BJP, which calls you a dog? Now the time has come to make BJP a dog." By using such language, Patole clearly indicated that he is taking a tough stand against the policies and leaders of the BJP.Patole's taunt on Devendra FadnavisNana Patole also took a dig at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in his statement. Comparing Fadnavis to God, he said, "Earlier everyone used to call Devendra ji 'Bhau', but now he has changed his name to 'Dev Bhau'." Through this, Patole indicated that BJP leaders have started considering themselves 'God' by using their positions.BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's counterattackAfter this statement of Congress leader Nana Patole, a strong reaction came from the BJP. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya hit back at Patole and said, "They are going from despair to frustration. Sharad Pawar is saying something, Uddhav Thackeray is abusing the Election Commission. Now Rahul Gandhi's Congress is calling BJP 'dog'. This is because the Mahayuti is getting a clear majority in the opinion polls." Political impact of Nana Patole's statementAfter this statement of Patole, there has been a stir in the politics of the state. While on the one hand the Congress has termed it as a voice raised in the rights of the public, on the other hand the BJP is considering it as the frustration of the Congress. This statement has further increased the conflict between the political parties, and the effect of this issue can be seen in the upcoming elections.Effect of political rhetoricDue to such rhetoric between the leaders of political parties, the issues of the public are left behind. At the same time, such sharp comments divert the political discussion from the issues and lead to personal allegations and counter-allegations. Both this statement of Nana Patole and the reaction of the BJP indicate that the political battle between the two parties is going to get more fierce in the upcoming elections.ConclusionThis statement of Nana Patole has added a new chapter of controversy in the politics of Maharashtra. It is clear from such statements between the leaders of BJP and Congress that both the parties are engaged in appeasing their respective ideologies and supporters. Now it remains to be seen how the public views this rhetoric and how it translates into voting in the upcoming elections.