NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against the remark made by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi regarding Karnataka's sovereignty. In its complaint, the BJP pointed out that Sonia's remarks were subversive of the election code of conduct. The party also demanded immediate action against Sonia.
"The Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity," Sonia Gandhi had said during an election campaign rally. This was shared by the Congress through its official Twitter account.
CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas:
— Congress (@INCIndia) May 6, 2023
"The Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity." pic.twitter.com/W6HjKYWjLa
Soon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP came out reacting against this. Modi accused Congress of trying to separate Karnataka from India.
"The disease of the 'Tukde Tukde' gang will reach this high in Congress, I had never thought." He further accused the Congress party of "insulting" the Kannada freedom fighters who participated in India's freedom struggle."
"Congress has a history of dividing brothers, making states fight among themselves, and leaving no stone unturned in inciting communal violence. Whenever Congress party comes to power, the confidence of terrorists and criminals gets emboldened. They are assured of being protected by the Congress party. We have seen how Congress has repeatedly come in support of terrorists," he said.