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| Smriti Irani fires back to Rahul Gandhi: 'Spoke of killing Bharat mata'. |
During the discussion on a no-confidence motion against the NDA government, Union Minister Smriti Irani countered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement.
Irani pointed out that it was the first time a member of Parliament had mentioned the "death of Mother India," and she noted that their alliance members applauded this remark. Rahul Gandhi had claimed that his 'mother' had been killed in Manipur and criticised the NDA government for dividing the state.
In response, Irani asserted that Rahul Gandhi did not represent India because India rejects corruption and dynastic politics. She emphasized the importance of merit and reminded individuals like Rahul Gandhi about the historical call to "Quit India" that was directed at British colonial rule. Irani concluded by stating that corruption and dynasty should have no place in India, while merit should be upheld.
Referring to the 1984 riots, Emergency, and the killing of Girija Tickoo, Smriti Irani said, "This is the history of the Congress, soaked in blood."
“A Kashmiri Pandit named Girija Tickoo was gang-raped and brutally murdered in Kashmir. When this was shown in a movie, some Congress leaders called it propaganda. The same party leaders are talking about Manipur today,” Smriti Irani added.
"...It was mentioned in the House today that he (Rahul Gandhi) undertook a Yatra and gave assurance that they will reinstate Article 370 if it is upto them...I would like to tell the person who has run away from the House that neither will Article 370 be reinstated in the country nor will those who threaten Kashmiri Pandits with "Ralib Galib Chalib (convert, die or leave)" be spared," Smriti Irani said.
As Rahul Gandhi left Parliament in the middle of Smriti Irani's reply, Irani said the government never ran away from debating on Manipur, but the opposition did. "Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah & Defence Minister Rajnath Singh repeatedly said that the government is ready to debate on the Manipur issue. The opposition ran away from it, we did not," Smriti Irani said.
Talking about Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, Smriti Irani said, “Rahul Gandhi said kerosene has been poured all over the country. And where all did you go to find the matchbox, Rahul Gandhi? Did you not go to America?” Why Congress gave projects to Adani, Smriti Irani said.
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