Rahul Gandhi clarified that he did not share the video of Kalyan Banerjee imitating Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has clarified that he has not shared the video of TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee imitating Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The incident has sparked outrage among BJP workers and leaders have condemned Banerjee’s actions, calling them humiliating and indecent.
On Tuesday, Banerjee was seen imitating Dhankhar’s gait while other MPs, including Gandhi, laughed. The video of the incident quickly went viral, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP. Dhankhar himself said that he was “deeply hurt” by the incident and that it was an “insult to the highest office of the Rajya Sabha”.
Gandhiji’s response
However, Gandhi has said that he did not share the video and it was only on his phone for personal reference. He said the media was focusing on this small incident while ignoring more important issues like the suspension of 141 MPs from Parliament and the alleged corruption scams involving the Adani Group and the Rafale fighter aircraft deal.
- The incident occurred during the winter session of Parliament on Tuesday.
- Amidst the winter session, 141 MPs have been suspended from both houses of Parliament.
- Opposition members protested at the Makar Gate of the new Parliament House on Tuesday and simulated House proceedings to highlight the issue.Gandhi said, “Who insulted and how? The MPs were sitting there, I took their video which remains on my phone. The media keeps showing it and commenting, Modi ji is commenting, no one said anything.” Is.”
He said the media should focus on the “exclusion of 150 MPs” or the Adani and Rafale issues.
“…No discussion on Adani and Rafale. France has said the investigation is not being allowed. There is no discussion on that, no discussion on unemployment, our MPs are unhappy, and you sit there and discuss on that.