Scared of Epstein files? Priyanka Gandhi jabs PM Modi over Lok Sabha no-show
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Priyanka Gandhi's remarks came after Union Minister JP Nadda, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, described Rahul Gandhi as "naive." She said the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha should be allowed to speak freely.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday took a sharp swipe at the government over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence during the Lok Sabha proceedings, questioning whether it was avoiding issues raised by the Opposition.
Reacting to Union Minister JP Nadda’s remark in Rajya Sabha today describing Rahul Gandhi as “naive," Priyanka Gandhi said the Leader of the Opposition should be allowed to speak freely in Parliament.
“Is this a way to talk about anyone? He should be allowed to speak. What are they scared of — that he will quote from a book? Or are they scared of the Epstein files? Or that we will question them about the India–US deal due to which farmers will suffer?” she asked.
#WATCH | Delhi | On Union Minister JP Nadda using the term 'abodh' in reference to LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "He should be allowed to speak. Is this a way to talk about anyone? What are they scared of? That he will quote from a book? Or pic.twitter.com/HZkXtiLxcP
The Wayanad MP was referring to reports circulating from Epstein files that made references to PM Modi and his official visit to Israel. The government has rubbished the claims as baseless and contemptible.
Earlier in the day, as Parliament resumed amid protests, the Rajya Sabha witnessed fiery exchanges amid repeated disruptions and the controversy surrounding the cancellation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled address in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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