Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, has stirred controversy with a tweet claiming insider information that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is preparing to conduct raids. This assertion has provoked strong reactions from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP Leaders' Reactions
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP MP Trivendra Singh Rawat criticized Gandhi's statement, invoking a Hindi proverb: "It is said that a thief has a straw in his beard, so the same fear is haunting Rahul Gandhi."
Rawat suggested that if Gandhi has nothing to hide, he should not fear the ED's actions. He emphasized that the ED is simply performing its duty, which includes conducting raids when necessary.
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma also responded, stating, "He is restless these days. He has told so many lies, spread so many rumours, that is why he is restless."
Sharma speculated that Gandhi's restlessness might be due to his delayed visit to Wayanad, implying that his unease is affecting his ability to sleep, leading him to make impulsive tweets. Sharma added, "The public does not take his words seriously."
Union Minister Giriraj Singh expressed his dismay at Gandhi's role as the opposition leader, both within and outside the parliament. He said, "I think it is the misfortune of the country that Rahul Gandhi is the leader of the opposition in a constitutional post, he not only lies inside the House but also spreads confusion outside the House." Singh challenged Gandhi to disclose the identity of the officer who allegedly provided him with the information about the ED's planned raids.
Congress Leaders Support Gandhi
In contrast, Congress leaders have rallied behind Gandhi's tweet. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Gandhi, stating, "He is the leader of the opposition, I think he may have some information." This support highlights the political divide between the ruling party and the opposition on the issue of ED's activities and Gandhi's claims.
Rahul Gandhi's tweet about the ED's purported raid preparations has triggered a series of heated exchanges between BJP and Congress leaders. While BJP leaders dismiss his claims as baseless and driven by restlessness, Congress leaders affirm his credibility as the opposition leader. This incident underscores the ongoing political tensions and the contentious atmosphere in Indian politics.
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