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Hug gone wrong? BJP to bring privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for his allegations on Rafale deal

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Hug gone wrong? BJP to bring privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for his allegations on Rafale deal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Congress president Rahul Gandhi may have talked about wanting to spread love and burying hate and then ended by giving a hug to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but all this did not go down well with the ruling BJP – or even Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

The BJP decided to move a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for making “false allegations” and “misleading the House” with regard to Rafale deal.

BJP leaders criticised his gesture of hugging PM Modi and Sumitra Mahajan also said it was not right of Rahul Gandhi to hug PM Narendra Modi. “The manner in which it was done was not right,” she said, “Decorum of the House should be maintained. I did not like it too. At that time he was sitting in the Prime Minister’s seat.”

So far, it has been PM Modi who is known for hugging heads of states across the world. However, BJP leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the Congress chief’s behaviour was childish.

“His behaviour was childish. He has grown old but it is unfortunate that he has not grown up. It is unfortunate that the president of Congress is so ill-informed and immature,” Kumar told reporters.

Beyond the hug, what BJP remembered was Rahul Gandhi’s scathing attack on the government. The hint of an allegation of a scam in Rafale deal hit them where it hurts, and Kumar said that his party will move a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for putting forth “falsehood and misleading the Parliament”.

Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the secrecy agreement with France was signed in 2008 and that the Rafale deal was also covered under it, reported ANI.

Union Minister Smriti Irani said, “We all have witnessed the lies propagated by Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha today. He had absolutely no proof but only political negative rhetoric and that itself has cost him in every election that he has fought.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1532088749511{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #a2b1bf !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]What Rahul Gandhi said about Rafale deal, as per media reports:

“I don’t know what happened, or who he spoke to, but the PM went to France and magically made the price of an aircraft Rs 16,000 crore. The Defence Minister said she will announce the deal but later said details cannot be provided as India has a secrecy pact with the French govt. I have met the French President and asked him if there’s any such pact between the two governments and he denied it. He also told me that he has no objection in saying this and the whole government can know about it.”

“The Defence Minister has clearly spoken an untruth. The fact of the matter is that the French President has personally told me that there is no secret pact between the two governments. Everybody understands the relationship the PM has with certain business people. Everybody can see the amount of money that goes into the marketing of India’s Prime Minister and everybody understands who it comes from. One of those people was given the Rafale contract and he benefitted thousands of crores from it. That contract was withdrawn from HAL and given to the gentleman who benefitted approximately Rs 40,000 crores. The PM must explain whether the Cabinet committee on security benefitted from this deal. Why has a businessman benefitted?”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1532088797197{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #a2b1bf !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]Some reactions on Rahul Gandhi hugging PM Narendra Modi:

Tejashwi Yadav, RJD: Oh that wink my friend! Hit them hard where it hurts..Congratulations for unearthing their mines of lies & a fantastic speech @RahulGandhi

Anurag Thakur, BJP: Did anyone feel the earthquake? Well it was definitely felt by @INCIndia! @RahulGandhi ji spoke without any factual data & reduced it to merely becoming a laughing stock. You indeed make it memorable everytime you speak in the house

Omar Abdullah, National Conference: Hugs are against Parliamentary democracy & norms?

Harsimrat Kaur, Shiromani Akali Dal: Pappu ji, if you want to be Mumba Bhai, please go to Mumbai. “Ye sansad hai, ye Munna bhai ka pappi jhappi area nahin hai (This is parliament, this is not the place for a Munna Bhai hug.”

Shashi Tharoor, Congress: What an astonishing performance by @RahulGandhi. It was a game-changing speech, tearing apart the Govt ‘s claims & ending with that unscripted hug that has literally taken the BJP’s breath away #BhukampAaGaya[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Delhi LG VK Saxena directs probe into remarks against Kangana Ranaut by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

The Delhi Police will investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose.

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Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today sought a detailed probe from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora in relation with the alleged defamatory social media post made by Congress’s Supriya Shrinate against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.

Reportedly, BJP candidate from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj had given a complaint to the LG seeking probe and registration of an FIR against Shrinate for outraging the modesty of a woman. Subsequently, the Delhi LG has forwarded the complaint to the Delhi Police Commissioner, directing a scientific investigation in the matter and initiation of legal action, if necessary.

Reports said that the Delhi Police will also investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose. A major controversy erupted on Monday after an objectionable post from Supriya Shrinate’s social media handle against Kangana Ranaut, who has been announced as the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.

Responding to the remarks, Kangana Ranaut said that they must free the daughters from the shackles of prejudices and must rise above the curiosity about their body parts. She added that people must refrain from using sex workers’ challenging lives or circumstances as some kind of abuse or slur. She concluded that every woman deserves her dignity. As the controversy intensified, the Congress leader asserted that someone else had posted the objectionable content from her handle. 

Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut. The Election Commission observed that the remarks are undignified and in a bad taste. The election body asked the Congress leader to respond to the commission by Friday. In the notice, the Election Commission stated that the statements made by the leader is prima facie violative of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. 

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Bollywood actor Govinda joins Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now.

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Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. In 2004 Govinda contested from Mumbai North Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket and earned the nickname of a giant slayer as he defeated BJP’s Ram Naik. He resigned from the party and said that he had decided to take a break from politics.

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now. He said his parents had a good relationship with Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hedge met the Bollywood actor at his residence in Juhu. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said the actor’s joining the Shiv Sena does not come with a rider. Govinda said whatever work is assigned to him, he will do it to the best of the ability. He said he was a part of the 14th Lok Sabha and has returned to politics after 14 years.

Speaking about his role in politics, the actor said he would transform the film city of Mumbai. He did not reply when he was asked about contesting elections. Govinda said everybody has seen the same level of progress in Maharashtra in the last 2 years, as it has been seen in the country in the last 10 years. He said he is going to focus on the beautification of the state and work towards the growth of art and culture.

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora welcomed Govida into the party and said he has known the veteran Bollywood actor for almost 25 years. He recalled the 2004 election and said both of them had fought elections together.

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To browbeat, bully others is vintage Congress, says PM Modi after lawyers express concern over attempts to undermine judiciary

Lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.

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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party after more than 600 lawyers and some bar associations across the country wrote to the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing concerns over attempts to undermine the judiciary’s integrity using political and professional pressure.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote that to browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture. He recalled that five decades ago, the party itself had called for a committed judiciary, adding that they shamelessly want commitment from others for their selfish interests, but desist from any commitment towards the nation. He concluded that no wonder, 140 crore Indians are rejecting them.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments followed after lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.

The lawyers said the tactics used by the vested interest group are damaging the courts and threatening democratic fabric. They stated that Chief Justice Chandrachud’s leadership is crucial in these tough times and the Supreme Court should stand strong, adding it is not the time to maintain dignified silence.

Without naming, the letter also targeted a section of lawyers and alleged they defend politicians by day and then try to influence judges through the media at night. Furthermore, they claimed that some elements are trying to influence who the judges are in their cases and spread lies on social media to put pressure on the judges to decide in a particular way.

In addition, the All Manipur Bar Association had also written to CJI DY Chandrachud highlighting the need to speak out against underhanded attacks on the judiciary on Wednesday. In its letter, the bar association said that it was extremely concerned about recent trends where vested interest groups were trying to defame the courts with frivolous logic and stale political agendas.

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