BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress of changing goalposts, disrupting House
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has accused the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi of intentionally disrupting the Lok Sabha to create chaos. The BJP claims the opposition is constantly shifting its demands to avoid substantive debate on parliamentary issues.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political friction and legislative gridlock between the ruling BJP and the opposition in India's Parliament.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (August 10, 2026) accused the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and the Congress party of changing goalposts, preventing the House from functioning, and attempting to “create chaos by spreading confusion”.
Parliament monsoon session: August 10, 2026
At a press briefing, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda challenged Mr. Gandhi to debate any issue in the Lok Sabha, saying he would be given a “befitting reply”. “Essentially, their intention is to prevent the House from functioning, and that is why they have been disrupting the proceedings for the past 15 days,” Mr. Nadda said, calling the Congress an “irresponsible” Opposition.
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