Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Slams LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made headlines on Monday as she opposed Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in Lok Sabha, where he criticized the BJP for perpetuating violence. Sitharaman took to the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) to express her disapproval, stating, “Hypocrisy in claiming Mohabbat ki Dukaan exposed.”
FM Sitharaman’s Response
In a rather disdainful tone, FM Sitharaman hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and the opposition INDIA bloc. She criticized the “audacity” of Rahul Gandhi for labeling anyone who identifies as Hindu as “violent,” showcasing what Sitharaman described as the Congress party’s “hatred and contempt towards Hindus.” She also highlighted the Hindu hate within Rahul Gandhi’s INDI Alliance partners.
Rahul Gandhi’s Clarification
Rahul Gandhi clarified that his comments were aimed specifically at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and not the entire Hindu community, including organizations like the RSS and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stressed that all religions advocate for courage and fearlessness, citing examples from Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
BJP’s Reaction
The BJP senior leaders, including Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took offense to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and demanded an apology. PM Modi called the portrayal of the entire Hindu community as violent a serious accusation.
Parliamentary Drama
Rahul Gandhi’s statements during his first speech as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha stirred controversy, with BJP members strongly objecting. He also criticized the government over the Agniveer scheme, prompting a heated exchange in the parliamentary session.
