In recent parliamentary proceedings, BJP MP Anurag Thakur faced sharp criticism from opposition leaders for his controversial remarks about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Thakur’s comments, made during the budget discussion, provoked a strong backlash from various MPs who condemned his language and called for an apology. The remarks, which included jabs at Gandhi’s knowledge of Hindu epics and his stance on caste issues, have fueled a broader debate about the conduct and decorum expected in parliamentary discourse.
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- Opposition leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, condemned Anurag Thakur’s remarks about Rahul Gandhi, calling them unacceptable and politically motivated.
- Priyanka Chaturvedi emphasized the need for rising above caste and religion to serve the nation and criticized Thakur for trying to shape the country for political gain.
- Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury criticized Thakur’s remarks as indicative of his mindset, suggesting a lack of respect and a weak foundation for his arguments.
- Congress MP Manickam Tagore labeled Thakur’s comments as arrogant and reflective of the BJP’s hierarchical mindset, highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s commitment to social justice and caste census.
- Tagore also moved an adjournment motion in Parliament to discuss the delayed caste census, linking it to Thakur’s remarks.
- Congress MP Hibi Eden accused Thakur of using unparliamentary language and undemocratic tactics against Rahul Gandhi, asserting that Gandhi will persist in his fight.
- Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Ahulia alleged that Thakur’s language was aimed at satisfying his superiors and not appropriate for parliamentary debate.
- Ahulia criticized Thakur’s behavior as foul and stressed that parliamentarians should focus on answering questions rather than resorting to insults.
- Thakur’s remarks were made during a discussion on the budget, where he took a dig at Gandhi’s knowledge of Mahabharata and his stance on the caste census.
- Thakur also suggested that Gandhi should read Shashi Tharoor’s novel “The Great Indian Novel” if he hadn’t studied Mahabharata, intensifying the dispute.
