Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading misinformation and trying to “instigate a civil war in the country.”
Speaking to reporters, Singh questioned Gandhi’s claims on farmers’ issues and the India–US interim trade agreement. He said the Congress leader was misleading the public despite repeated assurances from the government. “What farmer issue? Lies, like Rafale. Spreading confusion among the people,” Singh said.
He added that Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had already made it clear that farmers’ interests would not be harmed. “The country`s Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal have said there will be no tampering with the interests of the farmers. These people just want to spread confusion in the country. They want to instigate a civil war in the country,” Singh said as per ANI reports.
Nishikant Dubey seeks inquiry against Rahul Gandhi
The remarks come after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. In the letter, Dubey asked for a dedicated Parliamentary Inquiry Committee to investigate what he called Gandhi’s “unethical conduct” following his recent speech in Parliament.
Dubey claimed it was his constitutional responsibility to raise the issue. He alleged that Gandhi had become part of a “thuggery gang to de-stabilise the country from within.”
He also claimed that Gandhi is linked to the Ford Foundation, calling it a “very notorious organisation,” and alleged that it funds Gandhi’s foreign travels.
Speaking to ANI, Dubey said he had moved a motion in the Lok Sabha against Gandhi. “I have moved a motion in Lok Sabha today against Rahul Gandhi on how he is misleading the nation with the help of forces like (George) Soros, who want to harm the nation,” Dubey said. He added that he has requested Gandhi’s parliamentary membership be terminated and that he be barred for life from contesting elections.
Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that BJP MPs in the Lok Sabha would bring a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi for “misleading the House and also making baseless statements.”
Rahul Gandhi hits back
Responding to the criticism, Rahul Gandhi challenged the government led by Narendra Modi to take action against him.
He said the government should “bring a privilege motion” if it believes he has done anything wrong. Gandhi maintained that he is committed to raising issues related to farmers and will continue to fight for their interests.
The political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress has intensified, with both sides accusing each other of misleading the public and damaging the country’s interests.
(With ANI Inputs)