Political Firestorm Erupts Over Rahul Gandhi's 'Traitor' Remark Against BJP MP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has ignited a major political controversy by labeling BJP Member of Parliament Ravneet Singh Bittu as a "traitor friend" during a protest demonstration outside Parliament. The incident occurred amid protests over the suspension of Congress MPs, leading to immediate and sharp backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
BJP Demands Apology as Sikh Leaders Condemn Comment
The remark prompted Bittu to hit back strongly, while Sikh BJP leaders termed Gandhi's comment as "unacceptable" and deeply offensive. The BJP has formally demanded an apology from the Congress leader, creating significant tension between the two major political parties.
Lok Sabha Witnesses Heated Confrontation Over Gandhi Family Remarks
Simultaneously, Lok Sabha witnessed intense disruptions and heated exchanges following BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks targeting the Gandhi family. The confrontation escalated to the Speaker's office where Opposition and BJP MPs engaged in verbal clashes.
Parliamentary Proceedings Disrupted Repeatedly
The parliamentary row followed repeated adjournments of the House over references to an unpublished memoir of former Army chief MM Naravane. Congress members accused the Chair of bias, while BJP leaders defended Dubey's comments, creating a charged atmosphere in the legislative body.
Ghaziabad Tragedy: Three Sisters Die in High-Rise Fall, Police Probe Gaming Addiction Link
In a heartbreaking incident in Ghaziabad, three minor sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 died after falling from their apartment balcony in a high-rise building. Eyewitness accounts suggest one sister may have jumped deliberately, with the other two falling while attempting to restrain her.
Police Investigate Multiple Angles Including Online Gaming
Police authorities are investigating several potential factors including:
- A handwritten note found at the scene
- Alleged addiction to an online gaming application
- Prolonged absence from school
- Possible suicide motivations
The early-morning tragedy has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about mental health and digital addiction among youth.
Supreme Court Begins Hearing Mamata Banerjee's Challenge to EC's Voter Roll Revision
The Supreme Court has commenced hearing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's petition challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Represented by senior advocate Shyam Divan, the Chief Minister has sought urgent judicial intervention.
Petition Highlights Alleged Discrepancies in Voter List Process
The petition cites:
- Large-scale discrepancies in the voter deletion process
- Significant hardship caused to legitimate voters
- Requests to halt voter deletions immediately
- Demands to scrap the entire revision exercise
Putin and Xi Jinping Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed the strength of their strategic partnership during a significant video conference call. The leaders emphasized growing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
Expanding Cooperation in Key Strategic Areas
The two leaders highlighted enhanced collaboration in:
- Energy resources and infrastructure
- Nuclear power development
- Space exploration and technology
- High-tech industries and innovation
Putin described the Russia-China relationship as a stabilizing force in global turbulence, while Xi called for deeper strategic coordination between the two nations, signaling their commitment to strengthening ties despite international pressures.
