The Parliament witnessed a significant clash involving BJP and Congress over a 'shove and scuffle' incident. BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing their MPs, resulting in injuries to two MPs, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who are now hospitalized. Both parties have filed complaints at the Parliament Street police station. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that BJP MPs pushed them. The aftermath saw both parties holding press conferences.
BJP MPs Barred Entry: Claims by Rahul
Leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the press first. Rahul Gandhi expressed that BJP sought to divert attention from discussions on the Adani issue in the Parliament. The distraction continued with the Home Minister's remarks on Ambedkar, showcasing BJP's opposition to Ambedkar’s ideals. Rahul revealed that BJP MPs, armed with sticks, obstructed their peaceful entry into the Parliament. He demanded the Home Minister's resignation and an apology for disrespecting Ambedkar.
'Rahul Gandhi Deliberately Entered Our Protest,'
stated Shivraj Singh Chauhan.
Right after Congress's conference, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan criticized Congress. He shared his anticipation that Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi would apologize, questioning the necessity of their press conference. Shivraj depicted an inconceivable scene where when BJP MPs were protesting, Rahul Gandhi approached, ignoring security requests for an alternative route, deliberately entering their protest.
Misconduct with BJP MPs: Accusations by Shivraj
Shivraj Singh claimed that upon arrival, Rahul Gandhi began to mistreat their MPs, leading to serious injuries to BJP MP Pratap Sarangi, now in ICU. He questioned if this is the conduct expected from Congress leaders and whether it fits India's cultural ethos.
'Congress Crushed Democracy':
Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan accused Congress of crushing democracy and disrespecting parliamentary decorum. He condemned the indecent behavior towards a female MP, and alleged hooliganism by Rahul Gandhi within the Parliament. He noted Congress MPs could use alternative gates, but Rahul Gandhi chose the obstructed Makara gate deliberately. Surprised by the day's events, Shivraj questioned the trajectory Congress is heading towards. He announced a police complaint and planned legal action.
