Ambedkar Row: Congress slams BJP complaint against Rahul Gandhi, says ‘already facing 26 FIRs…’
Live MintThe Congress party has condemned the first information report filed against Rahul Gandhi in connection with a recent scuffle in Parliament, labelling it as “a diversionary tactic” in response to his strong protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks regarding BR Ambedkar. In a post on X, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal stated, “The FIR against Shri Rahul Gandhi ji is nothing but a diversionary tactic in response to his staunch protest against the Home Minister.” ‘Badge of Honour’ for Defending Ambedkar's Legacy KC Venugopal further asserted that the case against Rahul Gandhi for defending Babasaheb’s legacy is a “badge of honour.” He added, “A case against him for defending Babasaheb’s legacy is a badge of honour. He asked, “At the same time, why has the Delhi Police not acted on the FIRs filed by women MPs of INC against the BJP leaders who physically assaulted them?” Details of the FIR Against Rahul Gandhi The FIR was registered by the Delhi Police on Thursday following an incident in Parliament where two BJP MPs were reported injured. In response, the Congress party also filed a complaint alleging that BJP leaders had misbehaved with their chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, calling for an FIR against them for “assault, grievous hurt and battery.” Ambedkar Row: Scuffle Details in Parliament The scuffle erupted in Parliament as both BJP and Congress members accused each other of assault.