‘Markets expose hypocrisy of BJP and RSS’: Advocate Sudhir Kumar Pappu

Jamshedpur: Socialist thinker and senior advocate Sudhir Kumar Pappu has strongly criticized the ruling BJP government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that the sale of Chinese-made goods across Indian markets exposes their “false nationalism and hollow patriotism.”

Speaking to the media, Pappu said that before every Diwali, organizations associated with the Swadeshi campaign loudly protest against Chinese lights and goods, yet this year they have not even performed the usual formality of a boycott. “Why this silence?” he questioned, urging citizens to reject the false slogan of ‘Vocal for Local’ propagated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders.

Pappu further stated that when the BJP and RSS were in the opposition, their leaders gave fiery speeches on nationalism and self-reliance, but even after 11 years in power, India’s trade deficit with China continues to widen. He added that even small items like tikuli-bindi, yarn, electronics, and household products are being imported from China, undermining local artisans and manufacturers.

“The country’s cottage and small-scale industries are shutting down, unemployment is increasing, and both the government and traders remain indifferent. India’s manufacturing sector has been reduced to an ‘assembly industry,’ while governments continue to deceive the people with empty slogans,” Pappu remarked.

He demanded that the Narendra Modi government clarify how Chinese goods are flooding Indian markets despite its tall claims of self-reliance and border vigilance.

Appealing to citizens, Pappu urged everyone to boycott Chinese goods and instead light earthen lamps (diyas) this Diwali, so that “the true light of prosperity reaches the homes of India’s potter brothers.” He concluded, “Lighting lamps is not just a tradition—it is the essence of Indian culture and the real way to support our own people.”