Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Criticizes Gujarat's Literacy in Kerala Rally
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calls people of Gujarat 'illiterate' in Kerala poll rally
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During a campaign rally in Idukki, Kerala, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge labeled the people of Gujarat as 'illiterate,' claiming they are misled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He asserted that the educated citizens of Kerala cannot be deceived by either Modi or Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, emphasizing the upcoming assembly elections.
- 01Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the literacy levels in Gujarat during a campaign rally.
- 02He claimed that Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Vijayan cannot fool the educated people of Kerala.
- 03Kharge suggested that both leaders are aligned in their approach despite leading different parties.
- 04He accused Vijayan of being under Modi's influence.
- 05Kerala's assembly elections are scheduled for April 9.
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In a campaign rally in Idukki, Kerala, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy by calling the people of Gujarat 'illiterate,' suggesting they are easily misled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge emphasized that the educated citizens of Kerala are not susceptible to such deception, contrasting them with those in Gujarat. He further claimed that both Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan are following similar paths and accused Vijayan of being controlled by Modi. The remarks come as Kerala prepares for its assembly elections on April 9, where all 140 seats will be contested.
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Kharge's comments may influence voter sentiment in Kerala, particularly among educated voters who value their literacy and political awareness.
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