Ravneet Singh Bittu Critiques Rahul Gandhi's 'Traitor' Remark in Lok Sabha
Intense Exchange in Lok Sabha
On Thursday, Railways Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' comment during a session in the Lok Sabha, labeling the Congress party as a bastion of nepotism. Outside the Parliament, a heated exchange unfolded between Gandhi and a BJP leader, where the opposition leader referred to Bittu as a traitor. In response, the central minister branded Gandhi as an enemy of the nation. Notably, Bittu, who was previously a member of Congress, joined the BJP in 2024.
Bittu's Departure from Congress
Speaking to a news outlet, Bittu explained that he left the Congress party because it no longer represented its original values. He stated that during his time in Congress, they were winning seats for the party and were never a burden. However, as it became evident that the party had devolved into a family-run enterprise, many members began to exit. He asserted that if Congress were still genuine, members like Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi would have taken a stand and faced suspension from the House.
BJP's Response to Gandhi's Comments
Meanwhile, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal condemned Gandhi's remarks as an affront to the Sikh community, asserting that such statements indeed insult the community. He questioned whether Gandhi's statements did not make him an enemy of the nation, claiming they undermine parliamentary and democratic values. This incident marked a rare occasion where a four-day discussion on the President's address was overshadowed by Gandhi's persistent stance on a particular issue.
A Heated Confrontation
On Wednesday, as Bittu passed by, Gandhi remarked, 'Look, a traitor is walking by. Just look at his face.' Offering a handshake, he said, 'Hello brother, my traitor friend. Don't worry, you'll return to Congress.' Bittu declined the handshake, labeling Gandhi as an enemy of the nation. The verbal clash escalated when Bittu commented on the protesting MPs, suggesting they were sitting as if they had won a war.