In the newspaper called ‘Samaara’, Shiv Sena has praised Rahul Gandhi, and said that the Congress leader has shown how an opposition party must behave during a crisis in the country.
Shiv Sena applauds Rahul Gandhi’s public stance
As per Shiv Sena, Rahul Gandhi has taken a stance in the interest of the public, and has displayed immense political maturity by saying that, although he could have differences with Mr. Modi, this was not the right time to quarrel as the country needs to be united in the fight against COVID-19.
Shiv Sena suggests a one-on-one talks between Modi and Rahul
In the editorial, Shiv Sena also suggested that Modi and Rahul must be involved in one-on-one talks to resolve the COVID-19 crisis in the country.
Shiv Sena said:
“There can be certain opinions about Rahul Gandhi. Well, there are opinions about PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah as well. Half of the BJP’s success is due to tarnishing the image of Rahul Gandhi. This continues even today.”
The party added:
“But Gandhi has to be praised for the stand he has taken in the present crisis. He has created a model code of conduct on how an opposition party should behave when the country is faced with a crisis.”
Regarding Rahul’s foresightedness, Shiv Sena, in the editorial, wrote:
“Gandhi recognised the coronavirus threat well in advance and continuously warned the government to take necessary steps. When everybody was busy pulling down the Madhya Pradesh government, Gandhi was trying to wake the government up to tackle the coronavirus crisis.”
Shiv Sena praises Rahul’s political maturity
They said:
“On Thursday, Gandhi again said that this is not the time to quarrel. He said, he might have difference with PM Modi, but this is not the time for it. He said that we need to unite in the fight against coronavirus pandemic and if we quarrel, we will not succeed in it.”
The party further added:
“He also said that lockdown was not a remedy, but just a “pause button” in the coronavirus fight. He said once the lockdown is lifted, the virus will once again spread, which is why tests should be conducted on maximum number of people. His statement that lockdown doesn’t kill the virus, but allows the government to create medical facilities is completely true.”
The editorial was concluded with the lines:
“After hearing Gandhi’s views, we feel that he and PM Modi should hold direct talks over the coronavirus crisis at least once.“
