Anil Vij: Congress has committed so many sins

In a recent interaction with journalists, former Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij made bold statements about the upcoming elections and various national issues. Known for his outspoken nature, Vij confidently predicted a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the forthcoming elections. 

Vij declared that regional parties are now "finished," leaving the main competition between the BJP and Congress. He expressed certainty that the BJP would easily defeat Congress, stating, "Congress has committed so many sins that these sins alone will sink them." This statement reflects the BJP's confidence in its position and its strategy of highlighting perceived failures of the opposition. 

Addressing the issue of sexual violence in the country, Vij called for stricter laws against rape. He emphasized the nation's respect for women, citing examples from Hindu mythology where disrespect towards women led to significant conflicts. Vij suggested a harsh punishment for rapists, saying, "Hang those who do it; that's the only solution." He also called for sociologists, religious leaders, and social workers to step forward and raise awareness about these issues in society. 

Commenting on the recent clash between BJP and Congress workers in Rohtak over pamphlets, Vij accused Congress of "showing its true colors." He questioned whether Congress wanted to bring back "goonda raj" (rule of thugs), implying that the opposition party resorts to violence and intimidation. 

Vij strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's call for a caste census. He accused the Congress party of dividing the country based on religion in the past, referring to the partition of India and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Vij stated, "They divided the country on religious grounds, now they want to pit castes against each other. This is their policy, but it won't happen because the country is one and will remain one."

On the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, Vij defended the BJP government's decision to revoke Article 370. He claimed that peace has returned to Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, with a 70% reduction in killings. Vij challenged Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stance on Article 370 before setting foot in Kashmir.

Regarding election schedules, Vij mentioned that the candidate list for Jammu and Kashmir has been released, and Haryana's list will follow soon. He also suggested that the election dates might be extended, though he did not provide specific reasons for this possibility.

Throughout his statements, Vij portrayed the BJP as a party of progress and unity, while painting Congress as a party with a history of divisive politics. His comments reflect the ongoing political narrative in Haryana and India at large, where parties often engage in strong rhetoric against their opponents. 

As the elections draw closer, such statements from political leaders are likely to intensify. The Haryana Story will continue to report on these developments, providing insights into the evolving political landscape of the state and its implications for the upcoming elections.