Rahul Gandhi remarks row: BJP hits back, calls Congress MP's claim 'a pack of lies'
The BJP has criticized Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks in Parliament, accusing him of spreading lies and misrepresenting government actions. The party also addressed Gandhi's use of the term 'idiot,' suggesting it was more applicable to the Congress leader himself.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing intense political polarization and rhetorical warfare between India's ruling party and the opposition.
NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday sought to turn Rahul Gandhi's "idiot" jibe on him, saying it objects strongly if he has used the disparaging term for students but welcomes it if he was describing himself."Rahul Gandhi has raised an issue for Congress and INDI alliance. Why do they consider an idiot as their guru," BJP MP Anurag Thakur told reporters.At a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha of delivering "a pack of lies" in his speech in the Parliament to mislead the country.He said Rahul "lied" by alleging that bullets were fired by protestors and blaming home minister Amit Shah for it. "No bullet was fired," he said, adding the Congress MP deliberately tried to stoke confusion and chaos.
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