BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming his party battles the RSS, BJP, and the Indian state, comparing his remarks to George Soros's agenda. Gandhi also raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra elections and targeted RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling his statement on India's independence 'treason' and an insult to the independence movement.
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