At its 84th session, the Congress party delivered a significant message from Gujarat, declaring a "second freedom struggle." This wasn't merely a power struggle, but an attempt to redefine the Congress's fight against the BJP and the RSS's communal ideology. Originating from the Sabarmati banks, this resolution aimed not only to reconnect the Congress with its legacy but also to establish its ideology in opposition to the BJP's vision.
New Delhi: The Congress party has reframed its political battle, presenting it not just as a pursuit of power but as an ideological struggle. Particularly during the 84th Congress session held in Gujarat, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge characterized this struggle against the BJP and the RSS as a major ideological conflict.
He drew a parallel, stating that just as the Congress fought against the British and the RSS ideology during the independence struggle, it is now combating the BJP-RSS's communal and divisive ideology.
The Congress, refusing to view this struggle as merely a political contest, termed it a "second freedom struggle," signifying that it's not just about gaining power but a fight to protect the nation's unity, secularism, and democratic values. This elevates the Congress's struggle to a higher moral purpose, clarifying that the party aims not only to win elections but also to deliver a b message against societal division and communal tension.
What did Rahul Gandhi say?
This declaration, emanating from the land of freedom fighters like Gandhi and Patel, has created new political equations. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge explicitly stated that the Congress is fighting with the same ideology it used against the British. He framed the Congress's struggle against the BJP-RSS's communal ideology as a "second freedom struggle."
Rahul Gandhi also challenged the BJP on this occasion, asserting that if anyone can defeat the BJP in an ideological battle, it is the Congress. The primary objective of this Congress strategy was to breach the BJP's best fortress in Gujarat. The BJP has maintained its dominance in Gujarat's politics for decades, and the Congress is now strategizing to challenge this.
Congress's 'Mission Gujarat'
To vigorously pursue this struggle, the Congress has leveraged the ideology of Gandhi and Patel. Simultaneously, it has planned its next steps focusing on issues such as social justice, employment, education, and healthcare in Gujarat. The Congress plans to highlight the crucial role of Congress governments in Gujarat's development and demonstrate the lack of improvement in various sectors under BJP rule.
However, this challenge will not be easy for the Congress. Challenging the BJP's b hold and the popularity of Modi and Shah among the people of Gujarat is a daunting task. Furthermore, the Congress may face a shortage of leaders, as a lack of young leadership is being felt within the party. But this new mission by the Congress makes it clear that it is fully prepared to fight against the BJP.
