Union Minister Sanjay Seth launched a scathing attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, referring to him as a “bouncer” over his alleged behavior during a recent scuffle in Parliament. Seth demanded Gandhi’s resignation, accusing him of misconduct and disrespect toward fellow MPs.
Sanjay Seth’s Remarks
Sanjay Seth criticized Rahul Gandhi’s actions, stating:
- “What Rahul Gandhi did in Parliament would not have been done by any responsible MP. It seemed as though he wasn’t the Leader of Opposition but a bouncer, pushing an elderly MP, Mukesh Rajput, and verbally abusing a tribal woman from Nagaland.”
- Seth further claimed that the Congress, having faced three consecutive electoral defeats, has failed to learn and would remain in opposition for a long time.
- Emphasizing BJP’s adherence to constitutional values, Seth concluded, “Rahul Gandhi should resign.”
The Scuffle in Parliament
The incident occurred during parallel protests by opposition and ruling party members, leading to heightened tensions:
- FIR Against Rahul Gandhi:
- Delhi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged involvement in the altercation.
- Claims of Assault:
- Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge alleged he was pushed during the chaos.
- BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput claimed they were injured during the scuffle.
- Sarangi stated that he was hurt when another MP, pushed by Gandhi, fell on him, causing a head injury.
- Congress Reaction:
- Congress leaders condemned the FIR, labeling it a “diversionary tactic” meant to shift attention from contentious remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Conclusion of Parliament’s Winter Session
The winter session of Parliament, which concluded on December 20, was marked by frequent uproar. Both Houses were adjourned sine die following disruptive scenes, highlighting the widening rift between the opposition and the ruling coalition.