Congress protests in Pollachi against H. Raja's derogatory remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Coimbatore South District Congress Committee held a demonstration in Pollachi against BJP leader H. Raja's derogatory comments about Rahul Gandhi, threatening to retaliate if such remarks continue.



Coimbatore: The Coimbatore South District Congress Committee organized a protest demonstration at Thiruvalluvar Thidal in Pollachi, condemning BJP senior leader H. Raja's derogatory remarks about opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The protest was led by district president N.K. Bhagavathi.



H. Raja's controversial comments about Rahul Gandhi have sparked widespread outrage, leading to protests by Congress party members across Tamil Nadu. During the demonstration, slogans were raised against H. Raja and the central government.



Addressing the gathering, District President N.K. Bhagavathi said, "H. Raja has criticized a great leader who has lost his grandmother and father for the nation, and who has donated his family's assets for the country's welfare, calling him anti-national." He warned that if H. Raja continues to criticize Rahul Gandhi, they would respond with strong protests wherever he goes.

The Congress members expressed their anger over the disrespectful comments made by the BJP leader and demanded an apology. They emphasized Rahul Gandhi's contributions and sacrifices for the nation, stating that such derogatory remarks against a national leader were unacceptable.

The protest in Pollachi is part of a series of demonstrations being held by Congress party workers across Tamil Nadu, expressing their solidarity with Rahul Gandhi and condemning H. Raja's statements. The party has warned of intensified protests if such inflammatory remarks continue to be made by BJP leaders.

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