Pradhan calls Rahul 'habitual liar', takes 'selective democracy' jibe at Congress
Senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a 'habitual liar' regarding his comments on student protests in Jharkhand. Pradhan accused the opposition of obstructing parliamentary proceedings and spreading misinformation for political gain.
Why it matters
The exchange reflects the ongoing intense political polarization between India's ruling BJP and the opposition Congress party regarding governance and student welfare.
NEW DELHI: Former Union education minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday trained his guns on Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, branding him a “habitual liar” and accusing the Congress of shedding “crocodile tears” over students’ concerns.Pradhan’s remarks came amid protests in Jharkhand over irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations. In Jharkhand, Congress is part of the ruling alliance with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha led by chief minister Hemant Soren in the state.In a post on X, former Union education minister accused the Congress of “continuously spreading lies” about students’ interests and alleged that Rahul Gandhi “lacks facts”.“The leader of opposition, who habitually lies, neither wants to come to Parliament nor listen to answers.
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