Ahmedabad, February 21 – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin described the Congress as a hub of "urban Naxalism" on Saturday, accusing it of spreading negativity that tarnishes India's image.
His remarks came during a large convention of booth workers in Ahmedabad, organized by the Gujarat BJP unit and attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, State Party President Jagdish Vishwakarma, BJP National General Secretary (Organization) B.L. Santhosh, State BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ratnakar Pandey, senior party leaders, and thousands of party workers.
Addressing the gathering, Nitin Nabin said, "Rahul Gandhi's Congress has now become a stronghold of 'urban Naxalism', spreading negativity and tarnishing the country's image."
The BJP Chief added, "Congress considers people a liability, whereas Prime Minister Narendra Modi views the 140 crore citizens as assets."
He contrasted the leadership of the two parties, saying, "While Congress lacks clear policy and direction, the BJP has decisive leadership. Under the BJP government and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the youth of Gujarat are becoming job creators rather than 'job seekers'."
The BJP Chief also criticized the Congress, saying, "The Congress is no longer the party of the freedom era, but has become an 'Italian Congress'."
Commenting on national strength, Nitin Nabin said, "When the lotus blooms, the nation becomes strong and communal forces weaken."
The BJP Chief also commented on Rahul Gandhi personally, saying, "For Rahul Gandhi, politics is merely an event or a stunt."
He emphasized that the BJP's focus remained on long-term development and cultural revival rather than short-term gratification.
Nitin Nabin has urged BJP workers to prepare for the upcoming state-wide local self-government elections, saying, "The BJP workers contest elections not just to win booths or wards, but to strengthen the entire country."
Gujarat BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma praised the party workers for their dedication and sacrifices.
"The selfless efforts, sacrifice, and dedication of BJP workers are the party's true capital," he said.
BJP leader Vishwakarma added, "The BJP is a party where organization is supreme. A party worker can rise from the grassroots to the National Youth Wing Chief, MLA, state Minister, and even National President – all within the BJP."
Highlighting BJP workers' service during crises, he said, "Whether it is an earthquake, cyclone, or pandemic, BJP workers serve the nation tirelessly, prioritizing national service over personal convenience."
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel described the BJP as "the world's largest party run by ideology, not nepotism", and praised its guiding principle: "A party bigger than oneself and a nation bigger than the party. The BJP works today not for power but for national service and dedication."
He stressed the importance of strong booth-level organization, saying, "Strong booths mean a strong nation. Every BJP worker contributes to delivering government schemes to the last citizen, ensuring public trust."
