Bittu Says Rahul Gandhi Turned Violent During Parliament Face-off
Bittu Says Rahul Gandhi Turned Violent During Parliament Face-off
Ravneet Singh Bittu recounts a tense clash with Rahul Gandhi near Parliament's Makar Dwar, alleging a 'traitor' barb and violent conduct, with BJP leaders backing him.
On a Wednesday morning near Parliament's Makar Dwar, Ravneet Singh Bittu, a Union minister of state for Railways and Food Processing Industries, recounts a tense face-off with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Bittu says Gandhi hurled a 'traitor' barb and the moment escalated into what he describes as violent conduct in the precinct.
The confrontation reportedly unfolded at the main entrance to the new Parliament building, with Bittu noting that Gandhi was coming toward him after losing his temper. He adds that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders stood by him in the wake of the episode, offering support as the incident drew attention from lawmakers and the public alike.
The retelling forms part of a broader, highly publicized exchange between rival political groups that has underscored ongoing tensions around decorum and conduct in Parliament. While the details from both sides may differ, Bittu’s account centers on the claim that Gandhi’s behavior crossed a line and that the Prime Minister and party colleagues expressed solidarity with him.
As the story circulates, observers are calling for calm and a measured response from all involved, emphasizing that Parliament remains a space for orderly debate even amid sharp political disagreements.
This account provides a window into how personal confrontations can surface within the capital’s political epicenter, shaping public perceptions of leadership and accountability in Indian politics.