'BJP ke ho kya?': Rahul Gandhi's response to reporter over Delhi Police kin's presser
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dismissed a reporter's question regarding a press conference held by families of injured Delhi Police personnel with a retort asking if the reporter was affiliated with the BJP. The families are seeking justice for police officers injured during recent student protests at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
The interaction highlights the ongoing political tension in India regarding student protests and the polarized relationship between opposition leaders and the media.
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday responded with, "Aap BJP ke ho kya?" (Are you from the BJP?) after being asked about a press conference organised by the families of Delhi Police personnel injured during the student protest at Jantar Mantar earlier this month.Notably, the relatives of the injured police personnel addressed the media earlier in the day and sought justice for those who were injured.Rahul Gandhi on conference held by kin of Delhi Police personnelOutside the Parliament complex on Friday, the Congress leader was asked to comment on the press conference held by family members of the injured Delhi Police officers.Replying to the question, he said, "Aap BJP ke ho kya?" (Are you from the BJP?)
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