Thiruvananthapuram: Congress on Monday slammed
Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan for calling AICC
General Secretary Rahul Gandhi "an Amul baby" reminding him
that he should use a language that suited his age and stature
while criticising political opponents.
"Achuthanandan has lowered his stock himself by trying to
ridicule Rahul Gandhi, who is a source of inspiration for
millions in the country," Kerala PCC President Ramesh
Chennithala said in a statement here.
"People of India know the political legacy, ideals and
background of Rahul Gandhi. It is quite unbecoming of a person
holding a high position to run down a widely respected leader
like Rahul Gandhi by using intemperate language," he said.
Congress leader Anil Shastri, camping in Kerala, said, "I
expect Achuthanandan to use the language befitting his age of
87 years and his position as Chief Minister of Kerala."
Instead of making intemperate comments, Achuthanandan
should reply to charges levelled against the LDF Government by
Gandhi, particularly those relating to unemployment, he said.
"Achuthanandan should now start preparing to pack his bags
for a relaxed retired life after May 13, (counting day),"
Shastry said.
Achuthananadan had flayed Gandhi for his jibe at the CPI-M
stalwart on his age.
"Rahul Gandhi is an Amul baby. He has come to Kerala to
campaign for Amul babies," Achuthanandan had said yesterday at
election rallies in Palakkad.
Taking a dig at 87-year-old Achutanandan, Gandhi (40),
projected as the youth face of the Congress, had said at a
campaign meeting in the state on Saturday that if LDF was
re-elected, Kerala would have a 93-year-old as Chief Minister
in five years time.
PTI
First Published: Monday, April 11, 2011, 19:19