New Delhi: Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took a sharp dig at the BJP during a candid discussion on India Dailys platform. Rawat questioned the partys stance on Gau Mata (Mother Cow), accusing them of hypocrisy for accepting donations from slaughterhouses while promoting cow protection.Rawat criticized the BJP for accepting large donations from the countrys leading beef exporters. He said, How can those who arent loyal to the Ganga be loyal to Gau Mata Rawats comments were aimed at the inconsistency in BJPs ideology, highlighting how the party didnt remember Gau Mata while taking money from slaughterhouses.He pointed out that as per a Supreme Court-ordered disclosure, three prominent individuals donated substantial sums to political parties, including the BJP. “One gentleman donated over ₹50 crores to the BJP alone, and he is the countrys largest beef exporter. How did they not recall Gau Mata while accepting donations from him” Rawat questioned. He added that two other individuals, also major beef exporters, had donated between ₹22-24 crores to the BJP. Watch the video here:#IndiaManch : देश के सबसे बड़े कॉन्क्लेव में देखिए उत्तराखंड के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री हरीश रावत, सिर्फ #IndiaDaily पर#indiadailyconclave #dehradunconclave #UKgovernment #Uttarakhand #politics #BJP #viralvideo #Dehradun #UKpolitics @harishrawatcmuk @mrahul999 @kundansrivastav… pic.twitter.com/D8SHWPQBdi— India Daily Live (@IndiaDLive) September 7, 2024Its perplexing how the party can preach about cow protection while being funded by the very people responsible for slaughterhouses, Rawat remarked sarcastically, calling out the partys contradictions.Rawats views on political retirementWhen asked about his own retirement from politics, Rawat responded, “I will retire the day I feel tired.” He made it clear that, despite age or challenges, he remains committed to politics and is optimistic about the future. He added, We will form the government with our allies in the upcoming elections.On Congress futureDiscussing the political landscape, Rawat acknowledged the changing tides. He reflected on the days when Congress dominated, followed by the coalition era. Now, the BJP faces a different reality, having won fewer than expected seats in recent elections. Rawat noted, The BJPs overconfidence led them to believe they would secure more than 400 seats, but they barely managed 240. The public stopped them, and the Congress still holds significant ground with 99 seats.Optimism for Congress returnExpressing hope for the future, Rawat confidently predicted that the Congress would cross 300 seats in the next elections. When public sentiment shifts, it happens quickly. BJP had just one MP at one point, and now were aiming for a strong comeback, he concluded.
