Finance Minister Arun Jaitley took a dig at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and called him a 'delayed learner'. Jaitley added that Rahul will not be a factor in the Assembly elections.
"About late Rajiv Gandhi I would like to say that he entered into politics quite late around 1980-81 and became the prime minister in 1984, but he was a quick learner. I hope he (Rahul) also becomes a quick learner but till now he is a 'delayed learner'," said Jaitley
The remarks came as Assembly elections are underway in the five states. The BJP strategist said that party will perform well.
After a massive drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP is trying to gain ground through these polls and the party leadership is campaigning extensively.
"We learnt a lesson from our defeat in Bihar, where we lost by a difference of 3-5%, and have created a 'Broadbased Alliance' in Assam. BJP has collaborated with AGP, while the Congress is all by itself. People used to think that AGP is no more a strong party but if it manages to grab 5-8% of votes, there would be a considerable difference. 12 seats have been given to Bodos," said Jaitley.
Voting for the first phase of Assam polls was held on April 4 and polling for the second phase will take place on April 11.
The BJP is also trying to make inroads in Congress stronghold Kerala. "There is upsurge in Kerala. We (BJP) are taking good number of votes and seats this time," said Jaitley.
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