Explorer

BJP mocks Akhilesh for defending Rahul's 'dynasty politics' remark

Bengaluru/ New Delhi [India], Sept 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday took a dig at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for defending Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's remarks on 'dynasty politics' and said that neither of them deserves to be the leaders of their political parties as they have been given leadership on a platter by their parents.

Speaking to ANI, BJP leader GVL Narshimha Rao said that these political parties be it Samajwadi party, Congress or others they have functioned more like" private limited companies" where children inherit the wealth of families or parents.

"Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi are on the same boat. Neither of them deserves to be the leaders of their political parties as they have been given leadership on a platter by their parents. And these political parties, be it Samajwadi party, Congress or others, they have functioned more like private limited companies where children inherit the wealth of families or parents... people of India have taught a serious lesson to these people as they have got what they deserve," he added.

Another BJP leader, S. Prakash said with Akhilesh Yadav again supporting Rahul Gandhi shows that they cannot do away with politics of dynasty.

"He (Akhilesh Yadav) himself is the product of a dynasty politics in Uttar Pradesh. His entire clan is in Parliament and inherited his father's legacy in Uttar Pradesh. His support to Rahul Gandhi once again reiterates that Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi cannot do away with politics of dynasty," he added.

Yesterday, Akhilesh defended Rahul Gandhi's remarks on 'dynasty politics' and said that there were several examples of the dynasty in politics not only in India but also in other countries in the world.

Addressing a press conference, Akhilesh said, "We have many examples in history where people adopted the profession owing to family background,'' Akhilesh, who is the member of one of India's biggest political family."

He also cited the example of the United States of America, where he said the wife (Hilary Clinton) of a former president ran for the presidency while the son of another former president (George H W Bush) also went on to occupy the top post.

While speaking at the University of California, Berkeley recently, Rahul had said that India runs on dynasty politics. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

Mukhtar Ansari Death: UP Court Orders Probe After Son Claims Father 'Poisoned' In Jail — Top Points
Mukhtar Ansari Death: UP Court Orders Probe After Son Claims Father 'Poisoned' In Jail — Top Points
I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Bihar: Here's How Congress, RJD Have Decided To Share Seats After JD-U's Exit
I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Bihar: Here's How Congress, RJD Have Decided To Share Seats After JD-U's Exit
'System Ki Dhajjiyan Uda Rahen Hain': Hardeep Puri Jabs Kejriwal At ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024
'System Ki Dhajjiyan Uda Rahen Hain': Hardeep Puri Jabs Kejriwal At ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Anurag Thakur's gets angry on TMC-Congress over remarks on Kangana RanautABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Anurag Thakur claims BIG WIN for BJP in upcoming Loksabha PollsABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: What will be the formula for Congress to gather max seats in Rajasthan?ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Congress leader expresses his views over losing in Rajasthan Polls
Embed widget