Rahul’s sit-in is cheap politics, meant to divert attention from row over Vande Mataram: BJP
BJP leaders criticised Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in/protest outside the Parliament Street police station, alleging it sought FIR action tied to pellet injuries and tried to divert attention from the Vande Mataram dispute.
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What happened: Rahul Gandhi’s protest at the Parliament Street police station
Rahul Gandhi held a sit-in/protest at the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of using the protest to divert public attention away from the Vande Mataram dispute.
BJP leaders alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in/protest sought FIR registration connected to pellet injuries allegedly suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar involving a group described as “Cockroach Janta Party”.
Union Minister J.P. Nadda criticised the sit-in/protest as “cheap and diversionary politics.” J.P. Nadda argued that the protest was driven by political desperation and aimed at securing media “footage,” rather than focusing on justice.
Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in/protest. Ravi Shankar Prasad’s claim was that the protest was staged without permission and was intended to shift attention away from the Vande Mataram controversy.
Background: BJP claims about Supreme Court cognisance and investigation direction
