A heated confrontation outside Parliament during the Winter Session led to a physical altercation, resulting in an injury to BJP MP Pratap Sarangi. Based on the reports from Organiser, the incident occurred during protests sparked by controversial remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, to which both BJP and Congress MPs reacted with demonstrations.
Sarangi, a senior parliamentarian, alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was directly responsible for his injury. Recounting the incident, Sarangi stated, “Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP who then fell on me, causing me to lose my balance and fall near the stairs.” The BJP has strongly condemned this action, citing it as disrespectful and unbecoming of a leader of the opposition.
The clash erupted as BJP MPs protested against perceived insults to Dr. Ambedkar, chanting slogans such as “Babasaheb Ambedkar ji ka apmaan nahi chalega” and holding banners with messages like “Ambedkar showed us the path, Congress misled.” In response, Congress leaders accused BJP MPs of instigating the confrontation, claiming that senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were also pushed during the chaos at the Makar Dwar of Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi defended his actions during the Parliament protest, stating, “There is a gate to go inside; they can’t sit here and stop me from entering. This is what happened.”
The BJP, however, has held Rahul Gandhi accountable for escalating tensions, arguing that his actions led to harm to a senior MP and undermined the decorum expected in such high offices. Pratap Sarangi’s injury has raised serious questions about the conduct of opposition leaders and the deteriorating standards of political discourse. This incident underscores the growing polarization in parliamentary proceedings, where personal attacks and physical confrontations are overshadowing meaningful debate. Calls for an inquiry into the incident are mounting as both sides continue to trade allegations.
Based on the reports from India Today, on November 26, 2024, BJP members alleged that Rahul Gandhi skipped greeting President Droupadi Murmu during a parliamentary session. In August 2023, Rahul Gandhi caused a stir when he blew a flying kiss towards BJP members inside Parliament, a gesture that was widely condemned by political opponents. Union Minister Smriti Irani was among those who strongly criticized the incident, calling it inappropriate and unbecoming of a parliamentarian. This incident, combined with his previous controversial actions in the House, has drawn significant backlash.
Together with today’s incident, which led to a physical altercation, questions arise about whether this is an appropriate way to behave in Parliament. It raises concerns about whether Rahul Gandhi is fit to continue serving as an MP, given his past and present conduct.
