Congress leaves Gandhi legacy, follows Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s ideals; claims Acharya Pramod Krishnam

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, former party leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam lamented the ideological shift within the party and expressed concern for the future of Indian democracy.

He said the Congress has left the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and is now following the path of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

“This is no longer the Congress of Mahatma Gandhi. It is now following the path of Mohammad Ali Jinnah. It is most unfortunate for our country, Constitution and democracy,” Krishnam said while interacting with media persons on the sideline of ‘Yuva Sanatan Sansad’ in Ved Vidya Sansthan Gurukulam Nalvikhurd in the district on Sunday.

Acharya Krishnam, who was earlier this year expelled from the Congress, emphasised the deep-rooted connection between India and Sanatan Dharma saying, “Anyone born in India is Sanatani. It is not a question of how he/she worships, but India and Sanatan cannot be separated from each other. One who does not belong to Sanatan cannot belong to India, and one who does not belong to India cannot be part of Sanatan.”

He highlighted that India’s future lies in its spiritual heritage and the country’s direction under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading it towards becoming a Vishwaguru (world leader).

Krishnam also highlighted the contribution of Maharshi Dayananad Saraswati and advocated him to be honoured with the Bharat Ratna.

“Maharshi Dayanand’s contributions to society and religion deserve Bharat Ratna,” he said.

When asked about the pollution of the Yamuna river, Acharya Krishnam said, “This is not just about the Yamuna. For us, rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are sacred. We regard them as our mothers. Their cleanliness and free flow are of utmost importance.”

He expressed the need for concrete steps to be taken by both the Central and state governments to ensure the sanctity and purity of these rivers.

When questioned about Congress’s loss in the Haryana elections, he praised the people of the state, saying, “Haryana has given direction to the entire nation. Congratulations to the people of Haryana for voting in the national interest and giving a decisive mandate.”