The political landscape in India is heating up as Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, a former Congress member, unleashed a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him the “number one terrorist.” This verbal assault comes in the wake of Gandhi’s controversial remarks about Sikhs in the United States, where he alleged that the community might face restrictions in practicing their faith in India.
Bittu, now a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accuses Gandhi of “not loving his country” and of being “most wanted” by separatists and those involved in bomb-making. He claims that Gandhi’s comments have been lauded by the “enemies of the country” and that he deserves to be “awarded” for being the “biggest enemy of the country.”
Gandhi’s initial comments, made during his US visit, sparked a political storm. He stated that the fight for Sikhs in India was about basic rights, including wearing turbans, sporting the ‘kada’ (wrist bracelet), and attending Gurudwaras. This statement drew immediate criticism from the BJP, who accused Gandhi of defaming the country and trying to mislead Sikhs living abroad for his own gain.
The Congress party, in turn, has condemned Bittu’s remarks as “pitiful” and a display of his loyalty to the BJP after his recent defection. Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit points out that Bittu was a vocal supporter of Gandhi in the past.
This heated exchange exemplifies the current political climate in India, where accusations and counter-accusations fly between opposing parties. The issue has brought the delicate topic of Sikh identity and religious freedom into the spotlight, further fueling the already volatile political landscape.
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