Latest News: A fresh political controversy erupted in Parliament after Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a comment made during a protest in the Parliament complex. The issue has now turned into a major Breaking News topic, drawing reactions from political parties and members of the Sikh community across the country.
The Prime Minister raised the matter while replying to the motion of thanks on the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha. His remarks led to loud protests, slogan shouting, and eventually a walkout by Opposition MPs, making it one of the most heated sessions in recent times.
What Started the Controversy
The controversy began during a protest by suspended Opposition MPs inside the Parliament complex on Wednesday. BJP MP Ravinder Singh Bittu, who recently joined the BJP after leaving the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, was present at the site.
According to reports, Bittu allegedly made a sarcastic comment at the protesting MPs, saying they were sitting as if they had “won a war.” This remark reportedly angered Rahul Gandhi, who was also present during the protest.
In response, Rahul Gandhi made a comment that soon became the centre of a political storm. He allegedly pointed at Bittu and said, “A traitor is walking by, look at his face.” He then walked towards the BJP MP and extended his hand, saying, “Hello brother, my traitor friend. Don’t worry, you will come back.”
Ravinder Singh Bittu’s Reaction
Ravinder Singh Bittu, who is a Sikh leader, refused to shake hands with Rahul Gandhi. Instead, he reportedly called Gandhi an “enemy of the country” and walked away from the scene.
The exchange quickly spread across social media and news channels, turning into one of the top Daily news highlights of the day. Political leaders from both sides began reacting strongly to the incident.
BJP Calls It an Insult to the Sikh Community
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting the Sikh community by using the word “traitor” for a Sikh MP. Party leaders claimed that the remark went beyond political rivalry and hurt the sentiments of Sikhs.
Members of the Sikh community also staged protests outside the Congress headquarters and in other locations. Protesters demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress of disrespecting Sikh leaders.
PM Modi’s Strong Statement in Rajya Sabha
While speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Modi directly targeted Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party. He said that the remark showed the Congress party’s “deep hatred” towards the Sikh community.
“The Congress’ prince called a Member of Parliament a traitor yesterday,” the Prime Minister said, amid loud reactions from BJP MPs. He pointed out that many leaders had left the Congress in the past, and the party itself had split several times, but none of those leaders were ever called traitors.
According to PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi used the word “traitor” only because Ravinder Singh Bittu is a Sikh. He described the comment as an insult not just to one MP, but to the Sikh community and their Gurus.
No Apology, Says PM Modi
The Prime Minister also criticised Rahul Gandhi for not apologising. He said that Gandhi had an opportunity to say sorry but chose not to do so.
“This country will not accept one of its own being called a traitor,” PM Modi said. He added that such actions would only harm the Congress party further and questioned how the party expected to regain public trust.
Chaos in Parliament and Opposition Walkout
PM Modi began his speech in the Rajya Sabha around 5 pm. A day earlier, he was unable to speak in the Lok Sabha due to heavy disruptions and protests by Opposition MPs.
As soon as his address started, Opposition members raised slogans, protesting against Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to speak earlier in the Lok Sabha. The shouting continued for nearly ten minutes, after which Opposition MPs staged a walkout.
The scene highlighted the growing tension between the government and the Opposition during the ongoing Parliament session.
Rahul Gandhi Hits Back
Soon after PM Modi’s remarks, Rahul Gandhi responded on social media platform X. He accused the Prime Minister of avoiding the truth and spreading false statements.
“So much panic just because of a few questions?” Gandhi wrote. He claimed that the Prime Minister was afraid of answering difficult questions and chose to “take refuge in lies.”
The Congress maintained that Rahul Gandhi’s “traitor” remark was only related to Bittu leaving the party and was not aimed at his religion or community.
Political Impact and What Lies Ahead
This issue has now become a major talking point in Indian politics, especially with the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 approaching. Analysts believe that such controversies could further polarise political debates and shift focus away from key public issues.
As reactions continue to pour in, this story remains at the top of Breaking News bulletins and Daily news highlights across platforms. Whether the matter will calm down or escalate further depends on the next moves by both the BJP and the Congress.
For now, the controversy has once again shown how words spoken in political spaces can quickly turn into nationwide debates.
