Synopsis
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi claims Trump's remarks about election funding suggest collusion between Leftists, Congress, and foreign forces, aiming to interfere in India's electoral process, while he condemns this alleged foreign involvement.Key Takeaways
- Trump's comments raise questions about foreign funding in Indian elections.
- Joshi alleges collusion between Congress and foreign entities.
- Condemnation of foreign interference in India's electoral process.
- Calls for Congress to apologize for past actions.
- Opposition to the Greater Bengaluru project is expressed.
Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 21 (NationPress) – Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, asserted on Friday that remarks made by former US President Donald Trump concerning election funding to India and its subsequent cessation serve as evidence that Leftists and Congress were collaborating with foreign forces to meddle in the nation’s electoral process.
Addressing journalists in Hubballi, Joshi stated, “The reason behind the allocation of such substantial funds remains unclear. Previously, one of our MPs had also mentioned this. At that time, allegations surfaced claiming that certain individuals sought outside assistance to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Trump’s comments and the subsequent withdrawal of this funding corroborate those allegations.”
“The Leftists and Congress have engaged with foreign agencies to sway India’s elections,” he contended.
Denouncing the purported foreign interference, Joshi expressed, “This is an exceptionally disgraceful act on the part of these parties. We vehemently condemn it. Even in relation to Sam Pitroda’s statement, they are now attempting to distance themselves. However, whenever they face difficulties, they resort to similar tactics.”
“Let me remind you that during Rahul Gandhi’s tenure as Congress president, he accepted funds from China for his party,” claimed Pralhad Joshi.
“During the Doklam standoff, Rahul Gandhi had a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador,” he added.
“If you consider recent history—not 50 years ago, but very recent—the Congress party has persistently tried to utilize external agencies and foreign funds to interfere in India’s elections. They owe the nation an apology,” he alleged.
Commenting on the BJP leaders' meeting in Bengaluru, Joshi stated, “As I need to travel to Chandigarh, I will not attend the meeting in Bengaluru. Let the state leaders strategize on combating the corrupt government in Karnataka. Our state office bearers will discuss and determine the most effective approach.”
When questioned about the Greater Bengaluru project, Joshi remarked, “We are firmly against the idea of Greater Bengaluru. Our experience in Delhi, which was divided into four segments, has been a failure. Similar divisions in other cities have also not succeeded. In this regard, we oppose it. We advocate for Bengaluru as envisioned by its founder, Kempe Gowda.
