Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP's Promotion of Savarkar's Ideology in Response to Jaishankar's China Remark

Rahul Gandhi, the former president of the Indian National Congress, recently commented on the remarks made by India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, regarding the rise of China's economy. Gandhi took to Twitter to question Jaishankar's statement and criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) promotion of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's ideology.

In his tweet, Gandhi wrote, "Savarkar's ideology was similar to that of the Chinese Communist Party. The BJP government is promoting Savarkar's ideology while China's economy is rapidly growing. What is the External Affairs Minister doing to counter China's growth?"

Gandhi's comments come in the context of the ongoing border tensions between India and China, as well as the BJP's efforts to promote Savarkar's ideology as part of its nationalist agenda. Savarkar, a controversial figure in Indian history, is often associated with Hindutva, a right-wing nationalist ideology that seeks to promote Hindu supremacy in India.

Jaishankar had earlier stated that China's growing economic clout is a reality that India needs to deal with, but he also highlighted India's growing trade relations with the United States and the European Union as a counterbalance.

The comments by both Rahul Gandhi and S. Jaishankar highlight the ongoing debate in India regarding how to navigate the country's relations with Chi
na, which is seen as both a strategic partner and a geopolitical rival.