Major battle over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bhakt’ remark, has SP scored a big self-goal by supporting LOP Major row over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bhakt’ remark; did SP score a massive self-goal by backing the Leader of the Opposition?

In the politics of Uttar Pradesh, it is difficult to predict when the arrows of statements will fall on whom. These days, a statement by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has created a stir in the political atmosphere from Delhi to Lucknow. Based on the word ‘bhakt’ used by Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made it an aggressive election issue and is leaving no stone unturned to corner the opposition. Meanwhile, in response to this entire incident, discussions have intensified in political circles regarding Samajwadi Party (SP) supporting the stand of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) whether SP has unknowingly scored a big ‘self goal’.

What is the whole controversy and why BJP is not ready to leave this issue

The rhetoric of leaders from Parliament and public forums often becomes a weapon for political parties. Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s statements, senior BJP leaders and spokespersons have directly linked it to the faith and sentiments of the supporters. The saffron camp is trying its best to capitalize on this so that an aggressive narrative can be set among the public before the upcoming political equations and elections in Uttar Pradesh. BJP is constantly trying to prove how the thinking of the opposition is against Sanatan and ideological sentiments.

Support of Samajwadi Party and political discussions of ‘self goal’

Amidst all this turmoil, murmurs regarding coordination within the opposition alliance (INDIA Bloc) have also increased. While the BJP was aggressive on the issue, the strategic move by the Samajwadi Party to stand by the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and support the statement has surprised political analysts. Experts believe that openly supporting SP without realizing what impact such statements will have on the ground among the caste-based and majority voters of Uttar Pradesh may prove costly for it. This is being seen as a big ‘self goal’ in the electoral arena, which the ruling party can directly take advantage of.

How deep will this controversy have an impact on the upcoming UP elections?

The politics of Uttar Pradesh has always revolved around wrestling and ideological statements. As election activities are intensifying, such small and big statements and the reactions of political parties on them are giving rise to big issues. This statement of Rahul Gandhi and the support of SP has given BJP an election weapon, which they are preparing to take to the booth level. Now it remains to be seen how the opposition controls this damage and what approval the public gives to this political drama in the coming days.