While the BJP MPs called Rahul Gandhi's remarks an insult to the Hindus, Congress leaders defended him saying BJP "uses Hindus for polarization"
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu violence’ remark during his speech in the Lowe House didn’t go well with the BJP. ” While the BJP MPs called his remarks an insult to the Hindus, Congress leaders defended him saying BJP “uses Hindus for polarization”.
“All our great men have spoken about non-violence and finishing fear…But, those who call themselves Hindu only talk about violence, hatred, untruth… Aap Hindu ho hi nahi…” Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Saba.
He was interjected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that Congress leader’s statement “hurt Hindu sentiments”.
“Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter,” the PM said, to which, Gandhi retorted that “the BJP and the RSS are not the entire Hindu society”.
BJP Reacts To Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha Speech
- On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Parliament, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Rahul Gandhi’s statement was baseless…They have lost their confidence. This is an expression of their nervousness…”
- BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called Rahul Gandhi’s speech in the Lok Sabha a “stand-up comedy act”. “I have said, Rahul Gandhi did a good standup comedian act because he made all our gods and goddesses, brand ambassador of Congress. He said that the hand raised by Lord Shiva in blessing is the hands of Congress, these are his statements, this was his speech, so we were already laughing…I think he should apologize for his statements…” she said.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The position of Leader of Opposition is a very responsible position…Rahul ji has taken up a responsibility for the first time but despite taking up responsibility for the first time, today he has given very irresponsible statement. He said that no compensation is given to the martyrs, there can be no bigger lie than this. Today, when he was giving his speech, the Defence Minister clarified in the House itself that the martyrs get a compensation of Rs 1 crore. He should look at his facts. It is not that Congress has raised questions on the Army for the first time, Congress has always raised such questions on the Army and tried to mislead the country…”
- BJP MP Arun Govil said, “He shouldn’t have said what he said today… He should apologise to all Hindus… He tried to create drama today but he does not know how to do that. For drama, understanding the content is important. He has not grown up. He is still immature… It is extremely disturbing to see such a Leader of Opposition.”
- On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Parliament, Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda wrote in an X post that Rahul Gandhi clearly “didn’t understand the mandate of 2024”. “First day, worst show! Lies + Hindu hatred = Rahul Gandhi Ji in Parliament. Third Time Fail LoP has a knack for agitated, flawed logic. His speech today has shown that neither has he understood the mandate of 2024 (his third successive loss) nor does he have any humility,” Nadda wrote in an X post.
Congress Defends Rahul Gandhi’s Speech In Lok Sabha
- Defending Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu violence’ remark, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stressed that her brother “cannot insult Hindus”.
- Congress MP KC Venugopal said, “Today in the entire speech, Rahul highlighted Lord Shiva. He told who the real Hindu is, but BJP-sponsored Hindu is different. They will use Hindus only for polarization in elections, they will use Hindus only to win elections. Rahul’s speech was very clear, he told very clearly they want to distort it…”
