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'Inspired by Rahul Gandhi': BJP targets AISA's Neha Bora over 'Brahmanvaad' remarks

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In short

The Bharatiya Janata Party targeted All India Students' Association president Neha Bora after an undated video surfaced showing her criticizing the "Brahmanical system" while referencing the Unnao and Kathua assault cases. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared the footage online, accusing Bora of promoting anti-Hindu sentiment and labeling her a proxy for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Bhandari claimed Bora's rhetoric was inspired by Gandhi and argued that the Congress party threatens national unity for vote-bank interests. Bora has recently collaborated with INDIA bloc leaders and faced police detention during protests against the Chief Election Commissioner over electoral roll revision…

Key points

  • The ruling party is framing criticism of Brahmanical structures as direct hostility towar…: The ruling party is framing criticism of Brahmanical structures as direct hostility toward the Hindu community.
  • The BJP is linking campus activists to Rahul Gandhi to portray opposition ideology as div…: The BJP is linking campus activists to Rahul Gandhi to portray opposition ideology as divisive.
  • Student leadership remains deeply aligned with opposition protests contesting the integri…: Student leadership remains deeply aligned with opposition protests contesting the integrity of the Election Commission.

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BJP calls AISA chief Neha Bora 'poster girl' of Rahul Gandhi's 'anti-Hindu politics'

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday targeted All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora over a video purportedly showing her criticising the "Brahmanical system" with party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accusing her of spreading "Hindu hate".Sharing the video on X, Bhandari described Bora as the "poster girl" of what he called Rahul Gandhi's anti-Hindu politics.In the video, Bora is heard speaking about the safety of women and criticising the Brahmanical system. She reportedly cited the Unnao and Kathua cases during her remarks.

Bhandari also linked Bora's comments to an earlier remark by the Congress leader about the harassment of women."Neha Bora poster girl of Rahul Gandhi displays her Hindu hate," Bhandari wrote.He added, "She is inspired from Rahul Gandhi who earlier had said 'Mandiro main ladkiyon ke sath ched chad hoti hai'.""Congress Hates Hindus, loves vote bank! Congress Soch is a threat to India's unity!" Bhandari posted.The BJP spokesperson's remarks came after the video surfaced on social media, triggering a political row over Bora's statements.…

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