Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued a sharp rebuke to Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent remarks on dynastic politics, asserting that her father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, inherited martyrdom rather than wealth. Speaking at a rally in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, she challenged PM Modis understanding of the sacrifices made by her family.Sentiment beyond PM Modis comprehensionIn response to PM Modis statement about Rajiv Gandhi abolishing inheritance tax to safeguard his inherited wealth, Priyanka Gandhi emphasized that her father did not amass riches through inheritance but instead inherited the legacy of martyrdom from his mother. She underscored that this sentiment is beyond PM Modis comprehension.LIVE: न्याय संकल्प सभा, मुरैना, मध्य प्रदेशजुड़ेगा भारत, जीतेगा INDIA.https://t.co/rePVnsXfNq— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 2, 2024Reflecting on the tragic loss of her father, Priyanka Gandhi shared a deeply personal anecdote, recalling the emotional turmoil she experienced at the tender age of 19 when she brought home his mangled remains. She expressed her disillusionment with the countrys failure to protect her father, emphasizing the profound significance of martyrdom.At the age of 19, when I brought home the mangled remains of my father, I was upset with this country. I thought, I had sent my father. It was your job to ensure his safety. I placed him in your care, but you returned me his remains wrapped in the national flag. I had misgivings. I know what is the meaning of martyrdom. Today I am 52 and this is the first time Im talking about it in public, she said.यह चुनाव देश के संविधान, जनता के अधिकार, वंचितों के आरक्षण और बच्चों के भविष्य को बचाने का चुनाव है। देश की जनता ये बात समझ गई है, इसीलिए प्रधानमंत्री जी जनता को भटकाने का जी भर प्रयास कर रहे हैं। लेकिन जनता इस बार भटकने-बहकने वाली नहीं है।आज कोरबा, छत्तीसगढ़ में बहनों और… pic.twitter.com/5PLZXRWUtF— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 2, 2024Priyanka Gandhi cites her familys legacyThe Congress leaders impassioned response comes amidst escalating political rhetoric, with PM Modis comments reigniting debates on dynastic politics and the legacies of political leaders. Priyanka Gandhis strong remarks serve to highlight the enduring legacy of sacrifice and service associated with her familys name.As political discourse intensifies in the run-up to elections, Priyanka Gandhis emotive defense of her fathers legacy resonates with supporters and critics alike, underscoring the complexities of Indias political landscape and the enduring relevance of familial legacies in shaping public perceptions.
