BJP to stage statewide black-flag protests against Rahul Gandhi’s Hyderabad visit
Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to arrive in Hyderabad on Friday night, will attend the valedictory session of the two-day summit on Saturday and also participate in a meeting with gig workers.
Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) state executive meeting here on Thursday evening, Rao described the summit as an “Anti-Bharat Summit” and alleged that it was being organised not to attract investments to Telangana but to provide a platform for organisations working against India’s interests.
He claimed that statements made by Congress leaders Salman Khurshid and Sam Pitroda had exposed the alleged intentions behind the event.
He also questioned the participation of representatives of Progressive Alliance and Progressive International, alleging that these organisations were associated with unrest in several countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal and France.
Rao questioned the purpose of organising the summit under the supervision of Khurshid and Pitroda and alleged that it was intended primarily to provide a platform for Rahul Gandhi.
He also objected to the invitation extended to Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, alleging that she had written articles critical of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Accusing the Congress government in Telangana of failing to fulfil its Six Guarantees and employment promises, Rao said Rahul Gandhi had no moral right to visit the state.
He called upon BJP workers to stage demonstrations across Telangana, wave black flags and burn effigies to protest against the Congress government and the summit.
BJYM national president and MP Dr Hemang Joshi also attended the meeting held at Shubham Convention in Nagole.
Referring to the participation of young voters in the 2024 elections, Rao claimed that Gen Z voters had largely supported the BJP and urged youth to uphold nationalism.
He alleged that some youth protests were being instigated by external forces and said nationalism was essential for the country’s progress.
Rao also highlighted India’s economic growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that unemployment had declined and the country had emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy.
He urged BJYM activists to take the policies and welfare schemes of the Union Government to the people and actively raise public issues.
