PM Modi calls BJP MPs Mukesh Rajput and Pratap Sarangi, asks about their health; watch video

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inquired about the well-being of two BJP MPs who were injured during the ruckus at the entrance of Parliament, in which Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was reportedly also involved.

PM Modi personally called BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput after their injuries and inquired about their health. He also assured them of full support.

About the origin of the issue

The incident took place after a heated argument broke out in the Parliament complex during a protest by opposition MPs accusing them of disrespect towards Dr BR Ambedkar.

The incident escalated when BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, leading to a chain reaction due to which Sarangi fell and hit his head.

Speaking to IANS, Sarangi claimed, “Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, and he collided with me. I fell and got hit on the head, which led to bleeding. The push was initiated by Rahul Gandhi. “

Kiren Rijiju's sarcastic quip targeted at Rahul Gandhi

According to NDTV, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took a sarcastic dig at Rahul Gandhi, who holds a black belt in the contemporary Japanese martial art Aikido, by asking, “Have you learned karate, kung fu to defeat other MPs?”

Denying claims of deliberately pushing the BJP leader, Rahul Gandhi told reporters, “This can be recorded on camera. BJP MPs were stopping us from entering Parliament. They stopped and threatened us. It was our duty to protest.” Have the right.”

According to NDTV report, Rahul Gandhi said that in fact, it was a group of BJP MPs who were pushing him and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and that is what led to the clash.

about the protest

The protest was organized against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks in the Rajya Sabha, which the opposition claimed had insulted Dr. Ambedkar.

The opposition demanded the removal of HM Shah from the cabinet.

Meanwhile, BJP MPs counter-protested, accusing Congress of insulting the Constitution and Dr Ambedkar.

Led by BJP MP Anurag Thakur, they raised slogans like “Congress party apologise, Hindustan will not tolerate Ambedkar's insult”.

Criticizing the Congress, Thakur said, “The Nehru-Gandhi family has repeatedly insulted Dr. Ambedkar. Despite being the architect of the Constitution, they worked to defeat him in elections and failed to award him the Bharat Ratna. Delayed, which was eventually awarded by one.” Non-Congress government.”

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