Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of Modi, BJP & RSS expunged from Indian parliament records
New Delhi: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Lok Sabha was expunged by the Speaker, removing criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP and RSS.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in his first speech as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack against the Indian government, Narendra Modi, and Hindu nationalist organizations, including both the BJP and RSS, stating that they are promoting hatred and violence.
Participating in the debate on the motion of thanks on the Indian President’s address, Gandhi criticized the Modi government on multiple issues, including the Agnipath scheme, NEET [National Eligibility cum Entrance Test] and UGC-NET [University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test] irregularities, the farmers’ protest and MSP concerns, and the violence in Manipur. He said that the ruling BJP was fostering an atmosphere of fear in the country and spreading violence and hatred against minorities, particularly Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs.
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the NEET exam, the Agniveer Scheme, industrialists Adani and Ambani, and his critique of Modi’s statements during election campaigns also faced expunction.
Following the expunction, Rahul Gandhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting the restoration of the expunged portions of his speech. In his letter, he expressed shock at the removal of considerable portions of his speech. He emphasized that the expunged remarks included his criticism of the BJP for spreading hatred and violence while calling themselves Hindus.
Addressing reporters outside Parliament, Gandhi stated that expunging portions of his speech would not change the truth.
