Congress and BJP Fight Complaints War

Congress Escalates Attack on Raids, Firms up Panel

The Congress has alleged misuse of central agencies by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and stepped up efforts to strengthen its defenses. The party set up a high-level panel to fight the legal battles and launched a public campaign to expose the government's "vindictiveness and selective targeting."

BJP Counters with Retorts, Lawsuit

The BJP has hit back by defending the actions of the agencies and called the Congress's allegations baseless. The party also launched a counterattack, accusing the Congress of corruption and involvement in financial irregularities. Moreover, the BJP has filed a defamation lawsuit against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Row over Central Agencies' Raids

The controversy erupted after the Income Tax Department and the Enforcement Directorate conducted a series of raids on opposition leaders, including Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The Congress has alleged that these raids are a form of political vendetta and an attempt to silence its leaders. The BJP, however, has maintained that the raids are part of a legitimate investigation into alleged financial irregularities.

Efforts to Counter BJP's Offensive

The Congress has taken several steps to counter the BJP's offensive. It has formed a legal team headed by senior advocate Kapil Sibal to represent the party in court. The party has also set up a coordination committee to monitor the ongoing investigations and provide support to its leaders. The Congress has launched a public campaign to mobilize support and expose the alleged misuse of the central agencies.

BJP's Counter-Offensive

The BJP has launched a counter-offensive by defending the actions of the agencies. The party has also accused the Congress of corruption and involvement in financial irregularities. Prime Minister Modi has accused the Congress of using the raids to divert attention from its failures. The BJP has filed a defamation lawsuit against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks against Modi.

Implications of the Controversy

The controversy has raised concerns about the use of the central agencies for political purposes. It has also highlighted the intense rivalry between the Congress and the BJP, which are the two main political parties in India. The outcome of the legal battles and the public campaign will influence the political landscape in the country.