Let the Modi Government, which indulges in talks of patriotism, sever trade relations with Islamic countries : Cong. Minister Priyank Kharge

Challenge by Karnataka Congress Minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – He added that the government should clearly state that minorities, tribals, and Dalits are not its citizens. He made these remarks at a press conference in Bengaluru.

If the govt speaks of patriotism, will Narendra Modi show the resolve to cut trade ties with Islamic nations?

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge raises such challenges, yet targets Hindu traditions while seeking Muslim votes. If someone asked Kharge to convert his own religion,… pic.twitter.com/rhh6vMJL6J

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Key points from his statement

1. Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that the Prime Minister speak rashly, based on nothing but impulse. He also said, since the war began, people know where most of India’s LPG, fuel, and crude oil come from.

2. He said the saffron colour used for tilak comes from saffron. He claimed that maximum import of saffron comes from Islamic countries, while only a small portion is grown in Kashmir. He stressed the need for practical thinking.

3. He questioned the patriotism of leaders by referring to Amit Shah’s son, Jay Shah. He asked why the IPL was held in Dubai during the COVID-19 period.

4. He accused BJP leaders of having double standards. He said they often contradict themselves. They fumble to support even their own statements.

5. He said BJP leaders lack logical thinking. According to him, they reproduce information from WhatsApp without trying to understand the content.