Lok Sabha Descends into Chaos as Rahul Gandhi Launches Scathing Attack on Government
In a dramatic and tumultuous session of the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi unleashed a blistering critique of the Narendra Modi-led government, alleging severe compromises to India's national interests. The proceedings turned stormy as Gandhi made explosive references to the Epstein files and the Adani case, while directly challenging Prime Minister Modi's leadership.
"Selling India": Gandhi's Grave Allegations on Sovereignty
Rahul Gandhi accused the government of effectively "selling India" and jeopardizing the future of the nation's 1.5 billion citizens for what he termed as narrow political and financial gains. He painted a dire picture of a government surrendering critical national assets in international agreements.
The Congress MP specifically targeted the India-US trade deal, claiming it had handed over control of India's sensitive data, digital trade regulations, tariff policies, energy security framework, and the vital interests of the farming community to foreign entities. Gandhi asserted that these concessions represented a fundamental betrayal of India's economic sovereignty.
Epstein Files and Corporate Influence: Explosive Questions Raised
The session took an even more controversial turn when Rahul Gandhi invoked the infamous Epstein files, demanding answers about industrialist Anil Ambani's legal status. "Why is Anil Ambani not in jail?" Gandhi questioned pointedly, directing his inquiry towards ministers including Hardeep Puri and probing their alleged connections.
Gandhi further escalated his attack by slamming what he described as excessive corporate influence over India's defence budget allocations. He expressed deep concern about the textile sector's vulnerabilities and the nation's growing energy dependence, framing these as symptoms of flawed governance.
Government's Stern Rebuttal and Parliamentary Turmoil
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju mounted a strong defence against Gandhi's allegations. Rijiju emphasized that all such serious accusations must be properly authenticated and substantiated with evidence before being presented in Parliament.
The minister issued a stern warning, noting that Gandhi's statements carried serious legal and parliamentary repercussions. The exchange between Gandhi and government ministers grew increasingly heated, resulting in massive ruckus and disruptions within the Lok Sabha chamber as members from both sides engaged in vociferous arguments.
The parliamentary showdown highlighted deepening political divisions and set the stage for further confrontations over issues of governance, corporate accountability, and international agreements affecting India's strategic interests.
