Chirag Paswan claims Rahul Gandhi raised phone-tapping charge to disrupt Parliament
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using unverified phone-tapping allegations to disrupt the upcoming winter session of Parliament. Paswan criticized Gandhi for failing to validate his claims and for allegedly using similar tactics to force parliamentary washouts.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political tension between the ruling government and the opposition in India, highlighting the use of parliamentary disruption as a political tool.
Union minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday accused Rahul Gandhi of raising the phone-tapping allegation to disrupt the upcoming winter session of Parliament, claiming the Congress leader wanted to create a ruckus in the House and ensure a washout.According to news agency PTI, Paswan made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Patna. He accused Gandhi of repeatedly making allegations without authenticating or validating them."As the LoP, Rahul Gandhi is expected to speak and act with responsibility. But he always shoots and scoots. He has never cared to authenticate or validate any of the charges he has made," Paswan said.Rahul Gandhi had alleged that the government was tapping his phone and challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate.
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