Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi today delivered his first impassioned speech in the Lok Sabha, targeting the BJP and its ideological parent Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.
Without attacking the BJP-led ruling National Democratic Alliance, Rahul Gandhi said at one point that “those who call themselves Hindus only talk of violence, hatred, lies … Aap Hindu ho hi nahi.”
“Those who call themselves Hindus only talk of violence, hatred, lies … Aap Hindu ho hi nahi.”
“Abhayamudra is a symbol of Congress, Abhayamudra is a gesture of fearlessness, a gesture of strength and security that dispels fear and gives divine protection and happiness in Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism and other religions of India.
All our greats have talked about non-violence and ultimate fear, but those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence, hatred, and lies…Aap Hindu ho hi nahi,” said Rahul Gandhi
The BJP quickly hit back at his statement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that “calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter after Prime Minister Modi apologized to Union Home Minister Rahul Gandhi” On the issue, BJP-led state chief ministers also stepped up their attacks on Rahul Gandhi against.
“Hindu is the very soul of India. Hindu is synonymous with tolerant, generous, and grateful. We are proud to be Hindus! How can you be a ‘prince’ to a group who call themselves ‘haphazardly Hindus’ who are; When you are immersed in the politics of Muslim appeasement, do you understand this, you should apologize to millions of Hindus in the world, Rahul ji.
Rahul vs Narendra Modi Clash in Lok Sabha Over ‘Hindu’ Remark
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “With Rahul Gandhi as a leader., the opposition went against Hindus in its very first speech. He is not the leader of the opposition but the leader of the anti-Hindu side. Who gives him so much confidence that he can say bad things about the speakers? Rahul Gandhi should apologize to the Hindu community.
“BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday hit back at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for saying that ruling party leaders are not Hindus and asked if the Congress MP was talking about anyone. another such religion. Can he talk about another religion like that?” a BJP MP told the media outside Parliament House.
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned whether the Congress MP would speak about any other religion this way.
Congress elaborates On Rahul Gandi’s Statement
Congress elaborates Congress leaders clarified that Gandhi used the word “Hindu” to refer to BJP leaders, who call themselves “My brother Rahul Gandhi can never insult Hindus. He spoke very clearly about BJP and its leaders,” Priyanka Gandhi said.
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi also said that neither Narendra Modi nor BJP leaders represent entire Hindus.
