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“Nothing Happens With A Push”, Congress Scion Rahul Gandhi Arrogantly Downplays Incident At Parliament That Left 2 BJP MPs Hospitalized

December 19, 2024
The Commune

On 19 December 2024, the Parliament witnessed a chaotic scuffle involving Members of Parliament (MPs) from both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. The confrontation occurred amid a protest sparked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which triggered widespread protests from the opposition.

The incident unfolded when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition MPs were attempting to enter Parliament. BJP MPs accused Rahul Gandhi of deliberately pushing BJP MPs, resulting in head injuries to two BJP MPs—Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput.

Both MPs were admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with Sarangi reportedly suffering a deep cut to his forehead. Sarangi described the situation, stating that Gandhi pushed an MP who then fell on him, causing his injury. Rajput, who lost consciousness briefly after the incident, also sustained head injuries.

Meanwhile, BJP MPs, including Anurag Thakur, rushed to the Parliament Street police station to file a complaint against Rahul Gandhi and other Congress MPs, accusing them of physical aggression. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan echoed this sentiment, asserting that Gandhi’s actions had caused multiple MPs to fall, leading to the injuries of Sarangi and Rajput. BJP leaders also expressed their outrage over the incident, with Kiren Rijiju calling the behavior “shameful” and demanding an apology from Congress.

During the heated exchange, Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak of the BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi came very close to her and shouted at her during the protests. She stated that the incident had left her in tears, and she later submitted a formal complaint to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

The tension in Parliament continued to rise as MPs from both sides clashed over the Ambedkar issue. The opposition had staged protests in front of Makar Dwar earlier in the day, accusing BJP MPs of obstructing their protests and preventing them from voicing their concerns. Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi, also joined the protests, holding placards demanding an apology from Amit Shah for his remarks about Ambedkar.

The controversy surrounding Shah’s comments on Ambedkar, which he had dismissed as a “fashion” to invoke Ambedkar’s name, intensified the protests. The Congress party filed a privilege notice against Shah, accusing him of disrespecting the Dalit icon. In response, the opposition MPs demanded Shah’s resignation, and Congress announced plans for a nationwide protest to condemn the Home Minister’s remarks.

Despite the chaos, BJP leaders remained adamant that the protests were a direct result of the opposition’s attempts to disrupt Parliament. The day ended with the House being adjourned amidst the ongoing protests, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Sarangi and Rajput to inquire about their health following the scuffle.

How Rahul Gandhi Reacted

In response to the allegations, Rahul Gandhi defended his actions, claiming that BJP MPs had obstructed his path and tried to push him and that he was simply attempting to enter Parliament. He maintained that BJP MPs were threatening and pushing him, and the confrontation was a result of their actions.

Speaking to reporters, he arrogantly said, “This might be on your camera. I was trying to go inside through the Parliament entrance, BJP MPs were trying to stop me, push me, and threaten me. So this happened…Yes, this has happened (Mallikarjun Kharge being pushed). But nothing happens because of a push. But this is the entrance and we have the right to go in. BJP MPs were trying to stop us from going in…The central issue is that they are attacking the Constitution and insulting the memory of Ambedkar ji.”

After admitting to manhandling, Rahul Gandhi dismissed his aggressive behavior, stating nothing happens with a push. His comments have drawn sharp criticism, as they downplay the severity of an incident that led to a head injury for senior MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi and resulted in another BJP MP being admitted to the ICU. The incident, which occurred during a scuffle in Parliament, has been condemned for its reckless nature, with critics pointing to the arrogance displayed by Gandhi and the Congress leadership in minimizing the impact of their actions.

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