Ghulam Nabi Azad Says Rahul Gandhi 'Hesitant' To Contest From BJP-ruled States, Calls Him 'Spoon-fed Kid'

Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi and said the Congress leader was "hesitant" to contest from BJP-ruled states. Addressing public meetings in Sangaldan and Ukhral areas of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman chief also slammed National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, calling both Gandhi and Abdullah "spoon-fed kids".

Azad also alleged Gandhi seeks refuge in states with a considerably high minority population.

"Why is Rahul Gandhi hesitant to contest in the BJP-ruled states? While Gandhi claims to be fighting the BJP, his actions suggest otherwise. Why fly from the BJP-ruled states and seek refuge in minority-dominated ones?," Azad asked.

Azad, who is campaigning in support of his party candidate GM Saroori, criticised the Congress party for what he called "reluctance" to engage in direct confrontations and a "tendency to seek out safe seats" where minority populations are sizeable.