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Rahul Gandhi's Parliamentary Drama Unfolds: Controversial Remarks and Political Backlash

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Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech sparks controversy as his remarks get expunged, leading to a heated exchange with BJP members. Dive into the drama surrounding the Opposition leader's statements and the reactions that followed.

Rahul Gandhi recently stirred up a storm in the Indian parliament with his contentious Lok Sabha speech. After parts of his address were expunged from the records, Gandhi responded by arguing that they did not violate the rules. In a bold move, he wrote to Speaker Om Birla requesting the restoration of the expunged segments, setting off a clash with the BJP. The exchange intensified when Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress leader of disrespect during Prime Minister Modi's address to ruling bloc MPs.

As the drama unfolded, Gandhi took a jab at PM Modi, highlighting the expunction of his remarks as a reflection of Modi's governance style. The issue escalated further when Gandhi criticized the selective expunction and questioned the Speaker's actions, citing violations of Lok Sabha regulations. The controversy deepened as BJP Kerala president condemned Gandhi for allegedly insulting the Hindu community, adding fuel to the political fire.

In an intriguing turn of events, PM Modi retaliated during a speech in the Parliament, slamming Gandhi and questioning his capabilities with the phrase 'Tumse na ho payega.' This exchange marked a heated showdown between the two political heavyweights, showcasing the intense rivalry and verbal sparring in Indian politics.

To add a twist to the tale, PM Modi's scathing attack on Congress and Gandhi during the Motion of Thanks brought more drama to the forefront. The political arena was abuzz with criticism and counter-accusations, illustrating the high-stakes political theater that unfolds in the Indian parliament.

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Here's what Rahul Gandhi said after parts of his Lok Sabha speech ... (Business Standard)

After several remarks by the leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi were expunged from the parliamentary records, he responded by stating that he had only ...

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Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker over expunged remarks, BJP counters (India Today)

Rahul Gandhi wrote to Speaker Om Birla, asserting that the expunged parts of his Lok Sabha speech did not violate Rule 380 and requested its restoration.

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India's parliament removes parts of opposition leader Rahul ... (CNA)

NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's first speech in the new parliament ran into controversy with parts of it, including accusations against ...

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'Rahul Gandhi turned his back.…': Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress ... (Livemint)

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first address to the MPs of the ruling bloc in his third term, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju ...

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'It goes against the tenets of democracy': Rahul Gandhi writes letter ... (Business Today)

After his remarks were expunged in the Lower House on Monday, Gandhi took a jibe at PM Modi by saying that "everything is expunged in PM Modi's world".

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'Selective expunction': Rahul Gandhi wants Om Birla to restore Lok ... (Hindustan Times)

The Rae Bareli MP also claimed the Speaker's action was against the Lok Sabha rules. | Latest News India.

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Rahul Gandhi insulted entire Hindu community, says BJP Kerala ... (The Hindu)

BJP Kerala president criticises Rahul Gandhi for allegedly insulting Hindu community, accusing him of misleading statements and provocation.

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India's parliament removes parts of opposition leader Rahul ... (The Star Online)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's first speech in the new parliament ran into controversy with parts of it, ...

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From calling Congress 'parasite' to comparing Rahul Gandhi to a ... (Deccan Herald)

Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress, calling the ...

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'Tumse na ho payega': PM Narendra Modi calls LoP Rahul Gandhi ... (Business Today)

In his speech, which was wide ranging and contained many points, PM Modi also asserted that his government pursued 'satisfaction' (santushtikaran) rather ...

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'Balak buddhi, tumse na ho paaega': PM Modi takes jibe at Rahul ... (Hindustan Times)

Reacting to Gandhi's speech in the Lower House of the Parliament yesterday, PM Modi said the Congress leader carried out a drama to gain sympathy.

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Rahul Gandhi trying to defame Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, says Yogi ... (Hindustan Times)

CM Yogi Adityanath rebuffs Rahul Gandhi's claims on Ayodhya, stating ₹1733 crore compensation was given. Accuses Gandhi of misleading statements.

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Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech sees 14 cuts by Speaker. What ... (The Indian Express)

References to Hinduism and violence, to two prominent industrialists, to Agnipath scheme, and NEET, Manipur expunged; most of the govt response to the ...

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'Balak scored 99 out of 543 seats': PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi in ... (Business Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by telling a story in which he mentioned that "Balak got 99 out of 543 seats ...

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Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha: Rules cited by ... (Deccan Herald)

The Lok Sabha rulebook was cited numerous times during the tumultuous session of the Parliament on July 1 after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a ...

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Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi (Hindustan Times)

Terming Rahul's statement “anti-Hindu”, Sampla said the Congress leader should either substantiate his claims with evidence or offer a sincere apology to ...

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'Where did he insult Hinduism?' Uddhav Thackeray launches ... (Business Today)

Uddhav Thackeray recounted how Gandhi was prevented from displaying a picture of Lord Shiva in Parliament, challenging the definition of Hindutva under the ...

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Kharge should talk to Rahul Gandhi about resigning over remarks in ... (The Hindu)

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav urges Congress leader Kharge to discuss Rahul Gandhi's resignation over controversial remarks in Lok Sabha.

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I spoke the truth, it will prevail, says Rahul, writes to Speaker on ... (The Indian Express)

The expunction move, which became public Tuesday, drew sharp criticism from the Congress, with Gandhi writing to Birla, questioning the decision and ...

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Rahul Gandhi protests 'selective expunction' of parts of his Monday ... (Business Standard)

In his letter to Birla, Gandhi said while the Chair derives powers to expunge certain remarks from the proceedings of the House but the stipulation is only ...

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'Rahul Gandhi's arrow hit the right spot…': Opposition reacts to PM ... (Livemint)

Congress leaders criticized PM Modi's two-hour Lok Sabha speech, calling out his alleged lies and lack of substance. They highlighted the absence of key ...

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Why is Left in Kerala cold to Rahul Gandhi's Parliament speech (Onmanorama)

It was Congress MLA P C Vishnunath who first brought to the Assembly's notice the indifference of the CPM. "Rahul Gandhi's speech had deeply inspired secular- ...

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PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi in 'Gangs of Wasseypur' style: 'Balak ... (Livemint)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled jibe at the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Bollywood style, Using the dialogues 'balak budhi' and 'tumse na ...

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PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi for waiving posters of deities in Lok ... (Hindustan Times)

PM Narendra Modi accuses opposition of portraying Hindus as violent, says country won't forget. | Latest News India.

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Saamana praises Rahul Gandhi for his Parliament speech: 'Pulled ... (The Indian Express)

Emphasising that Rahul Gandhi outgunned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on ...

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'Who's the dictator?' BJP on Rahul Gandhi vs PM videos during Lok ... (India Today)

BJP leader Shahzad Poonawalla took a dig at the INDIA bloc for their continuous sloganeering inside the Lok Sabha when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ...

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In Bihar court, Rahul Gandhi booked over remarks in Parliament on ... (The Hindu)

Complaint filed against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Hindus in Lok Sabha, court accepts case, next hearing on July 15.

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India's parliament removes parts of opposition leader Rahul ... (Reuters)

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's first speech in the new parliament ran into controversy with parts of it, including accusations against Prime ...

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