‘One Cannot Expect Basic Courtesy From Rahul Gandhi,’ Says BJP MP Pratap Sarangi
Deccan ChronicleBhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader and Balasore Lok Sabha MP, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, returned to the Odisha capital, Bhubaneswar, on Monday after recovering from a recent injury. Speaking to the media, Sarangi said, “My health has improved significantly, though the bandage on my head will remain for another three to four days.” He went on to describe the events of December 19: “A group of us BJP MPs had gone to Parliament to stage a protest against the disrespect shown to Dr. Ambedkar. Yet, unexpectedly, he changed his direction and charged towards us.” Sarangi recalled that Gandhi gave a “hard push” to Mukesh Rajput, a BJP member who fell onto Sarangi. One cannot expect even basic courtesy from him.” Sarangi had suffered the injury near Makar Dwar, the main entrance to Parliament for MPs, during the protest. The incident, which took place on the steps of Makar Dwar, involved Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi allegedly manhandling Sarangi and Rajput.