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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Indian politics, war of words often crosses the limits of decorum. The latest case is of Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu calling Rahul Gandhi ‘number one terrorist’ and ‘traitor’. This statement has not only enraged the Congress, but the leaders of the opposition camp have also started sharp attacks on Bittu. In this series, Congress leader Udit Raj has given a big statement while opening a front against Ravneet Bittu.
What is the whole controversy? Why did Bittu’s statement catch fire?
In fact, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu had recently given a sharp reaction to the statements made by Rahul Gandhi during his visit to America. Bittu had said that Rahul Gandhi was trying to divide the country and he was the country’s “number one terrorist”. After this objectionable statement of Bittu, Congress workers demonstrated across the country and FIRs were also lodged at many places.
Udit Raj’s counterattack: ‘Bittu is trying to prove his identity’
Senior Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj jumped into this controversy and targeted Ravneet Singh Bittu. He said that Bittu has recently joined BJP and to prove his ‘loyalty’ he is making such low level statements. Udit Raj alleged that BJP is using the leaders who have left Congress to spew venom against Rahul Gandhi.
Discussion on Sikh community and Rahul Gandhi’s statement
The root of the controversy is the statement given by Rahul Gandhi regarding Sikhs in America, in which he had said that Sikhs in India have to fight for the freedom to wear turban or kada. The BJP described it as tarnishing India’s image on the international stage, while the Congress argued that Rahul Gandhi had only talked about religious freedom and human rights.
Union Minister in legal trouble
Difficulties seem to be increasing for Ravneet Bittu. After his statement, police have registered FIRs in Bengaluru and other parts of the country. Congress says that a Union Minister using such language against the Leader of Opposition is shameful for democracy.
Discussion intensifies in political circles
Political experts believe that as the assembly elections are approaching, this dispute between BJP and Congress may increase further. While BJP is trying to prove Rahul Gandhi as ‘anti-Sikh’ and ‘anti-national’, Congress is calling it BJP’s policy of ‘divide and rule’.
