Congress slams BJP as Bucket Janata party as party MLA SR Vishwanath criticizes LoP R Ashok
Bengaluru: In a display of growing internal discord within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), legislator SR Vishwanath has openly criticized party leader R Ashok, earning the BJP the nickname 'Bucket Janata Party' according to a Congress statement on social media.
During the ongoing Winter Session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in Belagavi, Vishwanath reportedly referred to Ashok as a political leader who "works with a bucket in hand." This sharp criticism from a fellow BJP member has intensified speculations about internal conflicts within the party.
Taking a dig at the BJP MLA's remarks, the Congress posted a mocking statement on its social media platform 'X' directed at R Ashok. The statement questioned Ashok, asking, "Whom did you follow with a bucket to get the position of the Leader of the Opposition? Which brand of bucket do you use? Whom do you serve with a bucket to ensure your illegal activities remain unexposed?"
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The Congress further highlighted the internal strife within the BJP, stating, "The BJP has been given various nicknames by its own members, including 'Bhrasht Janata Party,' Blackmail Janata Party, Blueboys' Janata Party, and now, newly, we find that the party has been named 'Bucket Janata Party' by one of its members."
According to the shared news report, Vishwanath, who represents Yelahanka, made these comments audibly while walking from the Assembly House during a walkout to the Opposition Party lounge. The incident allegedly led to other BJP members removing Vishwanath from the lounge, while some members chose to remain.
ಬಕೆಟ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಬಕೆಟ್....
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 9, 2023
"ಅಶೋಕ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದುಕೊಂಡೇ ರಾಜಕಾರಣ ಮಾಡುವವವರು"
- ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಶಾಸಕ ಎಸ್ ಆರ್ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ್!
ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯವರೇ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯವರಿಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಹೆಸರು -
B ಬಕೆಟ್ Jಜನತಾ Pಪಾರ್ಟಿ! pic.twitter.com/2Uyf1YBWw5
ಬಿಜೆಪಿಗೆ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಗರಿಂದಲೇ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದ್ದು ಅದೆಷ್ಟು ಹೆಸರುಗಳು!
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 9, 2023
🔹ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ
🔹ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ಮೇಲ್ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ
🔹ಬ್ಲೂ ಬಾಯ್ಸ್ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ
ಈಗ ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ
🔹ಬಕೆಟ್ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ!@RAshokaBJP ಅವರೇ, ವಿರೋಧ ಪಕ್ಷದ ನಾಯಕನ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದಿರಿ? ಯಾವ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದಿರಿ?
ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಬಕೆಟ್… pic.twitter.com/4UkDEnqSjL
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Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan
Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.
He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.
"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.
He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.
Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.
"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.
General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.
