Clash between BJP and Congress in Parliament House complex, MP Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput discharged from hospital

BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were injured in the ruckus between BJP and Congress MPs in the Parliament House complex on December 19, have been discharged from Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital. Both the MPs were seriously injured during the scuffle. Pratap Sarangi suffered head injuries, while Mukesh Rajput fell unconscious.

How did the dispute happen?

There was a confrontation between Congress and BJP MPs at the Makar Gate of Parliament House over the issue of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.

• Congress: Was taking out a march in protest against the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
• BJP: Was protesting accusing Congress of politics of lies.

During this, MPs from both the parties came face to face, and the matter reached the point of scuffle.

condition of the injured

Doctors at RML Hospital told:

• Pratap Sarangi: The head injury caused a deep wound and excessive bleeding. He needed stitches.
• Mukesh Rajput: Fainted during the incident and was admitted to ICU as a precautionary measure.

Both the MPs were discharged after first aid at the hospital.

Pratap Sarangi made allegations against Rahul Gandhi

Injured Pratap Sarangi alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, causing him to fall on top of him.
He said, “I was standing near the stairs. Rahul Gandhi came and pushed an MP, who fell on me. After this I also fell down and got a head injury.”

Rahul Gandhi’s side

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi rejected these allegations and counter-attacked the BJP.
He said:

• “All this can be recorded on camera. BJP MPs were trying to stop and threaten us.”
• “I was trying to go inside from the Parliament entrance, but BJP MPs tried to stop me and other Congress leaders. Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi were also pushed.”
• Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP that the incident was part of their attack on the Constitution and insult to Ambedkar’s memory.

Political rhetoric and tension

This incident has become a cause of political tension inside and outside the Parliament. Both BJP and Congress have made sharp allegations against each other:

• BJP’s allegation: This demonstration of Congress is just a “drama game”.
• Congress’s allegation: BJP has insulted the thoughts and Constitution of Baba Saheb Ambedkar.