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BJP accuses Priyanka Gandhi, husband Robert Vadra of land grab attempt in Uttarakhand

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • The BJP has accused Priyanka Gandhi and her husband, Robert Vadra, of attempting to illegally acquire land in Uttarakhand.
  • BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged that the Gandhi-Vadra family's primary activity is land grabbing rather than politics.
  • The accusation centers on a specific land deal, with the BJP demanding an investigation into the matter.

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has leveled serious accusations against Priyanka Gandhi, a prominent leader of the opposition Congress party, and her husband, Robert Vadra. The BJP alleges they are involved in an attempt to illegally grab land in the northern state of Uttarakhand.

Pradeep Bhandari, a national spokesperson for the BJP, stated that the Gandhi-Vadra family's "real business is not politics but grabbing people's land." He specifically pointed to a land transaction, urging for a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities.

The allegations add another layer to the long-standing political rivalry between the BJP and the Congress party, particularly targeting members of the influential Nehru-Gandhi family. The BJP seeks to use these accusations to question the integrity of its political opponents.

The Gandhi-Vadra family's real business is not politics but 'grabbing people's land'.

— Pradeep BhandariBJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari made the accusation regarding the Gandhi-Vadra family's alleged land dealings.
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