Portions of Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Lok Sabha expunged; include remarks on Hindus, NEET and Agnipath scheme

The portions have been expunged on the orders of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

New Delhi: Day after a fierce attack of LoP Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, several portions of the maiden speech of Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha have been expunged.

The expunged portions include targeting the central government over various issues, including minorities, NEET row and Agnipath scheme, remarks on Hindus, and others.

The portions have been expunged on the orders of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi in his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday afternoon, during the debate on the motion of thanks on President Draupadi Murmu’s address accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.

The Bharatiya Janata Party – led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh among others stood up to express their protest and rebut the Congress MP’s remarks.

The BJP leaders accused the Congress MP “of speaking lies, misleading the House and terming the entire Hindu community violent”. The Congress hit back with counter-allegations against the Modi government.
Rahul Gandhi invoked Lord Shiva, Prophet Mohammad, Guru Nanak, Jesus Christ, Lord Budha and Lord Mahavir, saying that he had taken the idea of fearlessness from their teachings.

PM Modi slammed Rahul Gandhi during his speech. “Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter,” the Prime Minister said. Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi.