FIR sought against Rahul Gandhi for 'traitors' remark on PM, Shah

BJP Yuva Morcha Spokesperson Abhishek Dubey has filed a complaint seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly calling PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah 'traitors' during a public event in Rae Bareli on Wednesday.

FIR Sought Over 'Traitors' Remark

The BJP Yuva Morcha Spokesperson Abhishek Dubey has filed a complaint seeking the registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah "traitors" during a public event on Wednesday.

The BJP Yuva Morcha Spokesperson filed the complaint with the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Tigri Police Station in South Delhi. This development comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off a firestorm with his remarks, in which he urged people to tell Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the organisation are "traitors".

Rahul Gandhi's Controversial Speech

Addressing an event in Rae Bareli, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the RSS of betraying the country by selling its economic system and attacking the Constitution. He urged supporters to confront RSS members directly with these accusations.

"When these RSS workers come before you, they will speak of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, then you must say to their faces that your Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the organisation (BJP) is a traitor, you have worked to sell India. You have worked to attack the Constitution," Gandhi said.

Claiming that the country was heading towards a severe economic downturn, Gandhi linked the situation to rising global tensions and alleged economic mismanagement by the BJP-led government. The Congress leader also renewed his attack on the government over demonetisation and alleged that public wealth and institutions were being handed over to select industrialists.

"PM Narendra Modi has sold off India's economic system. He has handed over the economic system of India to Ambani, Adani and America. Now an economic storm is coming, and PM Narendra Modi and the government of India will not be able to save you," Gandhi said.

BJP Demands Apology

Following Gandhi's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi, and demanded an immediate public apology. BJP president Nitin Nabin and other senior leaders termed the comments "regrettable" and reflective of an "anarchic mindset".

"Rahul Gandhi's statement today is deeply unfortunate and, in a way, reveals his anarchic mindset. I believe that in the context of Indian politics where propriety and social harmony are intertwined with the mutual respect accorded to one another, his statement is truly regrettable. I feel that his continuous electoral defeats and the ensuing frustration are now manifesting in his temperament and character; it is this very desperation and despondency that are driving him to make such statements today," Nabin said while addressing a press conference in the national capital.

'Reaping What it Sowed': Mehbooba Mufti

However, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister questioned the "uproar" from the BJP, alleging that since 2014, the ruling party has frequently used labels like "traitor" and "turncoat" against its critics without facing similar backlash.She alleged that the party is 'reaping what it sowed' after years of labelling opponents as 'traitors'."

"Since 2014, the BJP has labelled every individual here a 'traitor' or a 'turncoat.' Yet, back then, none of you raised an outcry. On the contrary, that period was marked by the hurling of abuses; Muslims were subjected to threats, and their homes were bulldozed. At that time, no one raised a voice of protest. So why is there such an uproar now that Rahul Gandhi has merely made a statement? This is, in fact, the consequence of the BJP's own actions--labelling every Muslim and secular individual a 'traitor' and telling them to 'go to Pakistan.' Now, they even tell them to 'go to Iran.' Therefore, I feel that the very seeds the BJP sowed within this country are now bearing fruit. Those same seeds are yielding their harvest, and the party has begun to reap what it sowed," Mufti told reporters. (ANI)

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