Surat: A letter reportedly written by former Gujarat Minister Nanu Vanani has gone viral on social media, stirring conversations within political circles. In the seven-page letter, Vanani has voiced his dissatisfaction with the internal culture of the BJP and alleged corruption in the state. Vanani has drawn a sharp comparison between the current state of the BJP and the decline of the Congress, warning that the same path of destruction could await the ruling party if it strays from its foundational values.

Currently serving as secretary of the Gujarat Hira Bourse (GHB), Vanani was elected as an MLA in 2012 and appointed a minister in Anandiben Patel’s 2014 cabinet. His letter, titled “Ethics of Destruction That Applies to Congress, Also Applies to BJP,” outlines the reasons behind the growing discontent among party workers. He claimed that while corruption during the Congress regime was visible on the streets, under the BJP government, it now takes place within offices.

Quoting British scholar Lord Macaulay, Vanani writes, “If we destroy India’s culture, the nation will collapse on its own.” He adds, “What applies to a nation also applies to the BJP. We all know what happened to the Congress when it abandoned its principles. The same principle of destruction now applies to the BJP.”

Vanani laments that extravagant election spending and sycophancy, once alien to Gujarat, are now becoming visible traits in the state’s political culture. He recalls that the BJP was once known for its cultural and ideological discipline, aligning words with actions, choosing virtue over power, prioritizing the nation, maintaining integrity, reporting truthfully on work done, avoiding flattery, and staying unaffected by it.

However, he expresses concern that Gujarat is now witnessing a shift, mirroring the political cultures of states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra. He writes that the rise of leaders who seek publicity through media, promote a culture of fear instead of genuine public goodwill, encourage sycophants, and spend excessively on elections is alarming. Moreover, the practice of recruiting individuals without ideological alignment and the decline in leaders’ ability to accept the truth are troubling signs.

Vanani concludes that such practices were never part of Gujarat’s political ethos, and their growing presence raises serious concerns about the path the party, and the state, are heading down.