In his September 2024 speech, Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi, claiming that he has lost his previous decisiveness and now reacts to opposition pressure. Speaking in Jammu and Kashmir, he reiterated the demand to restore its statehood, condemning the downgrade to a Union Territory as undemocratic. Gandhi framed the Congress-BJP conflict as ideological, positioning Congress as a force for unity and accusing the BJP of promoting hatred and division. His message centered on compassion, highlighting the need for a united India free from animosity
