Repair Himachal before repairing democracy: Sona Mohapatra's message to Rahul Gandhi

Singer Sona Mohapatra has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the condition of Himachal Pradesh, asking him to focus on governance in the Congress-ruled state before calling for the “repair of democracy”. The singer said she was shocked by the garbage strewn across the hills and the condition of rivers after returning to the state following nine years.Sona shared a post on X tagging Rahul Gandhi and urging him to make Himachal Pradesh a model of governance. Her remarks came in response to the Congress leader's recent statement on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Modi government."Dear @RahulGandhi, before repairing democracy, could you start by repairing Himachal Pradesh? I returned after 9 years & was shocked by garbage-strewn hills and choking rivers. Make this Congress-governed state a model of governance. Earn the people’s mandate, don’t just demand it (folded hands emoji)," she wrote.What did Rahul Gandhi say about repairing democracy?Sona's post was a response to Rahul Gandhi's remarks that the departure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Modi government would pave the way for the repair of democracy. In a post in Hindi on X, the Congress leader wrote, “Gyanesh Kumar will go. This government will go. Then the repair of democracy will begin.”He also shared a video of his address to INDIA bloc MPs in the Central Hall of Parliament.Social media users react to Sona Mohapatra's post Sona's remarks drew reactions from social media users, with several agreeing that Congress-ruled states should demonstrate better governance.One user wrote that Rahul Gandhi had several opportunities to establish Congress-ruled states as examples of good governance. The user said, "Rahul Gandhi has so many opportunities to prove he’s the better alternative. Make HP, Karnataka, Telangana, Keralam as model states and prove that he deserves to get the public’s votes. Even better if he becomes CM of one of these states to showcase his prowess."Another user criticised the Congress leader's approach to governance, writing, "No @sonamohapatra, Mr @RahulGandhi has zero interest in making any Congress governed state a MODEL state, same corruption, same poor education & health, same people's misery. He only wants to ride the wave create."A third user questioned Rahul Gandhi's accountability towards Congress-ruled states and wrote, "Don't ask for Accountability for his State Governments. He don't like to be questioned about his Governance style as he never held a position of administrative responsibility. Never shown any Governance vision despite have Governments in multiple states in past 12 years."Sona's post has brought attention to the condition of Himachal Pradesh and the expectations from governments in power, with the singer urging Rahul Gandhi to focus on governance in the state.Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, members of civil society and student organisations for tea at his residence on Tuesday, sources said. They added that INDIA bloc leaders may also hold a joint press conference or stage a protest over alleged “vote chori” and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.- Ends