'Aap BJP ke ho kya?' Rahul's response to question on cops injured during student protest
Rahul Gandhi faced criticism after snapping at a reporter who asked about a press conference held by families of Delhi Police personnel injured during recent student protests. The families are seeking justice and claiming that the violence was instigated by outside elements rather than genuine students.
Why it matters
The interaction highlights the tense political climate in India and the ongoing friction between political leadership, the media, and law enforcement regarding civil unrest.
NEW DELHI: Leader of oppostion in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday snapped at a reporter asking, "Bhaiya, aap BJP ke ho kya?"His response came when a reporter questioned about a press conference held by the families of Delhi Police personnel injured during the July 20 clashes linked to the student protests in the national capital.The reporter had sought Rahul's reaction to the press conference, in which the family members of injured police personnel recounted their ordeal and appealed for justice.Earlier in the day, the family members of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), a Sub-Inspector and other Delhi Police personnel injured during the clashes addressed the media, describing the incident and seeking action against those responsible.The wife of an injured ACP described the emotional impact the incident had on her family.
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