COST OF IRRESPONSIBLE COMMENTS: A REFLECTION ON POLITICAL DIGNITY
The Business Guardian|November 13, 2024
In the grand theatre of international politics, where words are not just statements but signals of intent, the weight of a public figure's speech extends far beyond the immediate audience.
TULLA VEERENDER GOUD

Words have consequences, especially when they are spoken by political leaders. Comments made by Rahul Gandhi, be it through his op-eds, speeches at election rallies, or much notoriously during his foreign visits, highlight not only a troubling pattern but also raise crucial questions about political responsibility, the ethics of discourse, and the dangers of externalizing domestic issues.

Rahul Gandhi's recent comments published in the Indian Express through an op-ed dated 6th November 2024, disguised as criticism of corporate power, in reality, undermine India's 78-year-old democratic legacy. Comparing India to colonial-era exploitation ignores our hard-won resilience, from overcoming foreign influence to emerging stronger from crises like the Emergency. This isn't just an attack on businesses—it's an affront to our democratic institutions and economic achievements.

India's success is a testament to the strength of its institutions, which deserve constructive discourse, not disparagement. This also speaks volumes of his political maturity: casting doubt on progress rather than uplifting democracy and channeling the powerful office of Leader of the Opposition in the right direction.

Recently, in a speech in Telangana, Rahul Gandhi claimed that "there is no other place where there is as much caste discrimination as in India." This statement is not only ignorant but overlooks India's extensive constitutional, legal, and social reforms to address caste-based issues. Equating India's efforts to confront discrimination with some of the world's most oppressive regimes is misleading and diminishes our progress.

Denne historien er fra November 13, 2024-utgaven av The Business Guardian.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra November 13, 2024-utgaven av The Business Guardian.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA THE BUSINESS GUARDIANSe alt
Gavaskar On Fans' High Expectations From Virat: 'Even If He's Scoring 70s Or 80s'
The Business Guardian

Gavaskar On Fans' High Expectations From Virat: 'Even If He's Scoring 70s Or 80s'

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar talked about the high standards star batter Virat Kohli has set due to his consistency which makes his scores of 60s and 70s look underwhelming to his fans.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 28, 2024
Noida police nabs key accused in multi-crore land scam
The Business Guardian

Noida police nabs key accused in multi-crore land scam

In a major breakthrough, Noida Police have arrested Javed alias Javid, a key figure in a multi-crore land fraud case, from Durga Chowk, Surajpur, on November 27, 2024.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
The Business Guardian

Delhi polls: BJP shortlists three probables for each seat

The BJP has stepped up its candidate selection process for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, with an average of three probables shortlisted for each of the 70 constituencies, senior party leaders said on Wednesday.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
Kejriwal accuses BJP of failing to maintain Delhi's law and order
The Business Guardian

Kejriwal accuses BJP of failing to maintain Delhi's law and order

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Centre of \"failing\" to maintain Delhi's law and order and alleged that he was prevented from meeting the victim of a two-month-old shooting incident in Nangloi Jat.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
The Business Guardian

CM Atishi approves transfer of 23 DANICS officers

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has approved the transfer of 23 DANICS cadre officers recommended by the National Capital Civil Services Authority, an official statement said on Wednesday.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
The Business Guardian

BJP confident of Ayushman Bharat rollout

Despite former Health Minister Manish Sisodia's announcement in the Assembly, the Delhi Government has not implemented the scheme over the past five years.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
HC criticises govt's health infrastructure, renotifies Ayushman Bharat PIL
The Business Guardian

HC criticises govt's health infrastructure, renotifies Ayushman Bharat PIL

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday renotified for tomorrow the hearing on a PIL filed by all seven BJP MPs, seeking directions to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
Students, parents hold protest near Parliament
The Business Guardian

Students, parents hold protest near Parliament

A group of students and their parents held a protest near Parliament, urging political leaders to address the problem of Delhi's deteriorating air quality.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
The Business Guardian

AIIMS experts advise Delhiites to take care of Vit D levels

Experts at AIIMS-Delhi have advised people to maintain vitamin D levels in their body in view of high air pollution in the city that is blocking out most of sunlight, a potent source of the nutrient.

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024
AIR QUALITY 'VERY POOR' FOR 4TH DAY
The Business Guardian

AIR QUALITY 'VERY POOR' FOR 4TH DAY

Season's coldest night was on Nov 21 when temperature settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius

time-read
1 min  |
November 28, 2024