ITANAGAR : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh Unit, on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over alleged disruptions of Parliament, changing demands and what the party described as misleading political narratives.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP State Headquarters here, State BJP Vice President Ashok Sangchoju alleged that Gandhi had undermined the dignity and decorum of Parliament by repeatedly disrupting proceedings instead of engaging in constructive democratic debate.
“For the past several days, the nation has witnessed repeated attempts to hijack parliamentary proceedings. Rahul Gandhi keeps changing his demands and goalposts. His politics appears focused not on constructive dialogue but on creating disruption and confusion,” Sangchoju said.
He claimed that Gandhi had initially sought the resignation of the Union Education Minister and later demanded a discussion on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in Parliament. According to Sangchoju, the government agreed to a comprehensive discussion and took steps to strengthen legislation against examination paper leaks, following which a fresh demand was raised regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on the Jantar Mantar protests.
Sangchoju said the government had consistently maintained that Parliament should function and that legitimate issues were open for discussion. Referring to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s statement that the Home Minister was ready to respond, he questioned why Gandhi was changing his demand again.
On the Jantar Mantar protests, Sangchoju alleged that Gandhi had made unverified statements and urged him to place the facts before Parliament.
“Rahul Gandhi should place facts before the nation instead of making unverified allegations. If he has questions, let him bring them before Parliament. The Home Minister is ready to answer every single question,” he said.
He stressed that democratic debate should be based on facts and evidence rather than allegations that could create fear or confusion among the people.
The BJP leader also accused Gandhi and the Congress of “selective” and “opportunistic” politics over student protests. He alleged that while Congress leaders raised student issues in Delhi, they remained silent when students faced police action in states governed by the Congress and its allies.
“Rahul Gandhi cannot selectively speak about students only when it suits his political agenda. The concerns of students must be addressed fairly and consistently, irrespective of which state or political party is involved,” Sangchoju said.
Referring to allegations concerning police action against protesting students in Jharkhand, he said reports of excessive use of force, barricading, tear gas, water cannons and alleged mistreatment of women protesters should be independently examined and, if established, those responsible should be held accountable.
Sangchoju demanded that Gandhi clarify his allegations before Parliament and the public and refrain from making statements that could mislead people.
“Rahul Gandhi, the Home Minister is ready to answer every single question. Come to Parliament, raise your questions and face the answers. Do not run away from the discussion,” he said.
