Video: My traitor friend - Rahul Gandhi jabs former aide and Minister Ravneet Bittu
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Rahul Gandhi referred to former Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu as his "traitor friend," prompting a strong response from the BJP leader, who hit back by calling Gandhi a "desh ka dushman" (enemy of the nation).
A sharp war of words broke out between Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his former aide and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu in Parliament premises on Wednesday, as tensions flared ahead of the day’s proceedings.
The exchange occurred during an opposition protest before the session began.
Gandhi referred to Ravneet Bittu, a three-time MP from the Congress who joined the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as his “traitor friend,” drawing an immediate and pointed response from the BJP leader, who retorted by calling Gandhi a “desh ke dushman” (enemy of the nation).
As Bittu walked past protesting Congress MPs near the Makar Dwar, Gandhi was heard saying, “Here is a traitor walking right by. Look at the face.”
Gandhi then appeared to extend his hand toward Bittu, adding, “Hello brother, my traitor friend. Don’t worry, you will come back (to Congress).”
Bittu declined to shake hands and responded sharply, calling Gandhi a “desh ke dushman” (enemy of the nation), as the two leaders were seen briefly exchanging words.
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