A fresh political firestorm erupted when Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, ex-BJP MP from Bhopal, proclaimed that sons of foreign mothers are inherently unpatriotic and unqualified to lead. Referencing sage Chanakya, her remarks were a direct broadside against Rahul Gandhi, spotlighting his mother’s foreign origins.
Thakur defended her position passionately: ‘Chanakya’s wisdom from our storied past is unassailable—a foreign lineage bars one from genuine nationalism and sovereign power. This holds true without exception.’ The statement has polarized opinions, reviving debates on lineage and loyalty in politics.
Samajwadi Party’s Fakhrul Hasan Chand hit back hard, mocking the premise. ‘Pragya Singh Thakur’s certificate? Please! Her ideology doesn’t dictate patriotism. The nation rejects such arbitrary judgments outright,’ he snapped.
Emphasizing priorities, Chand lambasted focus on non-essentials like temple-mosque rows. ‘Youth unemployment, galloping inflation, women’s insecurity—these demand attention. Success lies in jobs for the jobless, price relief, and safe streets. A thriving India means empowered young hands and stable wallets,’ he outlined.
As barbs fly between camps, the episode reveals stark ideological divides. Thakur’s cultural conservatism clashes with SP’s socioeconomic focus, setting the stage for heated campaigns. Voters, however, might prioritize tangible progress over theoretical patriotism tests.