Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Modi government for appointing public servants through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) instead of following the traditional Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) route. He has expressed concerns that this approach may undermine the reservation system and limit opportunities for underprivileged individuals. Gandhi has also raised questions about potential corporate influence in these appointments, citing the recent appointment of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch as an example. The issue of lateral entry has sparked a debate about the role of the UPSC in selecting top government officials and its impact on social justice.
As the tension between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi continues to escalate, PM Modi delivered a scathing response aimed at demolishing Rahul Gandhi's credibility. The heated debate took place during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in the joint sitting of Parliament, with several Opposition MPs storming the Well and PM Modi offering a glass of water in defiance. The episode also covers the Hathras stampede and the bus driver and assistant's timely evacuation of all passengers.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, spoke against the Modi government during his first speech of the session. However, parts of his speech were expunged from the records. This drew parallel to similar incidents in the past, where his and other Opposition leaders' remarks were removed. This has sparked a debate on the freedom of speech in Parliament and the role of the Speaker in controlling proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to clash in the ongoing Parliament session, with Gandhi's fiery speech facing expunction from the records. He wrote to the Speaker requesting the restoration of his remarks, while Congress MP KC Venugopal alleged bias against BJP MP Anurag Thakur, whose speech was treated differently. In his reply to the Lok Sabha debate, Venugopal challenged the Prime Minister to investigate the electoral bond scam, calling it one of the biggest scandals in the country.
As Rahul Gandhi made his first speech as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, tensions escalated in the parliament, with fiery exchanges between him and PM Modi. Criticism of the government's stance on Hindus and invoking Lord Shiva have sparked a heated debate, leading to demands for apologies and strong rebuttals. As PM Modi prepares to respond, the political drama in Lok Sabha is set to intensify.
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi gave a fiery speech on July 1, denouncing the BJP's tactics of spreading falsehoods and violence. In response, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced new criminal laws prioritizing justice rather than punishment. The fiery debates continued in both Houses of Parliament, with heated discussions on the NEET paper leak and Prime Minister Modi's election speeches. Despite the Speaker's attempts to expunge portions of Rahul Gandhi's remarks, the Leader of Opposition stood by his statement, stating that the truth cannot be erased.
During a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Speaker Om Birla engaged in a verbal exchange when Gandhi questioned why Birla bowed down to Prime Minister Modi but not to him when they shook hands on his election as the presiding officer. Birla responded saying it is a tradition to bow to elders, to which Gandhi said that the Speaker is the tallest leader of the House. Their exchange highlights the dynamics of power and hierarchy within the Indian political landscape.
The first day of the Parliament session saw a fiery debate between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the Constitution. While PM Modi criticized the Congress for the Emergency, Rahul Gandhi vowed to protect the Constitution from attacks by the current government. This clash between the two leaders sets the stage for a tense and highly contentious Parliament session.
Former Chief Ministers Uma Bharti (BJP) and Ashok Gehlot (Congress) have written to PM Modi, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, and party leader Mr. Rahul Gandhi, requesting they engage in a yearly debate to discuss the developments in Punjab. In their letters, both Bharti and Gehlot emphasized the importance of discussing political issues and addressing the needs and concerns of Punjabis through constructive and open debate. This effort comes in light of recent criticism towards the Punjab government for their handling of the COVID-19 situation in the state.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questions Rahul Gandhi's knowledge and credibility as leader of the Opposition, noting that he has lost his own election in Amethi and is now contesting from another constituency. He mockingly refers to Gandhi's claim of forming government at the Centre and takes a dig at the Congress party's current leadership structure. This comes after a group of citizens urged both Modi and Gandhi to engage in a public debate on the ongoing Lok Sabha election.