'I am ST, PM Modi is OBC': Kiren Rijiju gives point-by-point rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 3, 2025
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju countered Rahul Gandhi's remarks on caste representation and claimed the Prime Minister is the most prominent OBC leader. He questioned Congress's history with Tribal, Dalit, and OBC appointments. Rijiju also disputed Gandhi's claims about the External Affairs Minister and China's territorial...

Video credit: Oneindia
Published on February 4, 2025 -  03:36
PM Modi Takes A Sharp Dig At Former PM Rajiv Gandhi During Lok Sabha Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled dig at former PM Rajiv Gandhi during his address in Lok Sabha, referencing past governance failures. He highlighted corruption scandals and inefficiencies, subtly pointing to the controversial Bofors case. Modi’s remarks were part of his broader attack on the Congress legacy while responding to the motion of thanks on the President’s address. His statement has triggered a political debate, with BJP leaders backing his stance and Congress leaders fiercely defending Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure. The political battle over history continues in Parliament. #PMModi #RajivGandhi #LokSabha #ParliamentDebate #BJP #Congress #PoliticalClash #ModiSpeech #IndiaPolitics #BoforsScandal #Corruption #CongressVsBJP #NarendraModi #ParliamentAttack #IndianHistory #RajivLegacy #ModiVsCongress #PoliticalWar #BJPvsCongress #LokSabhaDebate Also Read Chhattisgarh Government Restores Original Names of Two Schemes After Deendayal Upadhyay :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/chhattisgarh-two-schemes-renamed-deendayal-upadhyay-011-3950729.html?ref=DMDesc Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: Three Ex-Convicts Return To Sri Lanka :: https://www.oneindia.com/chennai/rajiv-gandhi-assassination-three-ex-convicts-return-to-sri-lanka-3790691.html?ref=DMDesc Congress Responsible for Babri Masjid Demolition, Says Mani Shankar Aiyar :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mani-shankar-aiyar-blames-congress-babri-masjid-demolition-rajiv-gandhi-solution-gen-3730697.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.336~GR.344~

You are here


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Kiren Rijiju

Indian politician (born 1971)
The government informed Parliament that the literacy rate among Muslims has risen to 79.5% in 2023-24, although it remains below the 80.9% rate for all religious..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a hands-on approach to solving the ethnic violence issue in Manipur, aiming for a long-term solution. Union Minister Kiren..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Union minister Kiren Rijiju supports the three-language policy in the New Education Policy, asserting that it benefits the entire country. Amidst opposition from..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, Union home minister Amit Shah, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi extended their Holi greetings, emphasizing..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to leaders including India's PM Modi and US President Trump for their efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 hours ago

Opposition parties Congress and CPM expressed national security concerns over the recent partnerships between Airtel, Jio, and Starlink. Congress alleged that PM..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 9 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Holi greetings, hoping the festival strengthens national unity. After his two-day state visit to Mauritius, he expressed..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 19 hours ago


Rahul Gandhi

Indian politician (born 1970)
AAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 15 hours ago

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met a cobbler in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur, worked with him briefly and gifted him a machine to start his own business.
Credit: DNA - Published 1 day ago

Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and TMC's Saugata Roy have called for a discussion on alleged voter list discrepancies, citing irregularities in states..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago


Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
A month after a stampede at New Delhi railway station that killed 18, the government revealed 49,000 general tickets were sold on February 15, significantly..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 15 hours ago

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused DMK of hypocrisy regarding the Tamil language controversy while defending her colleague. The Lok Sabha passed..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

The Lok Sabha has approved additional government spending of Rs 51,463 crore for the current financial year, primarily for repaying high-cost debt and providing..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in Lok Sabha demanded a statement from Prime Minister Modi over his discussions with US President Trump on trade and tariffs...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago


Indian National Congress

Indian political party
Congress leader Tikaram Jully caused controversy by labeling Madhuri Dixit as a 'second-grade star' during a discussion about the IIFA event's benefits to..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 23 hours ago

BJP dominated the municipal polls in Haryana, winning nine out of ten mayoral seats. Woman candidates secured seven mayoral positions. CM Nayab Singh Saini..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasizes the urgent need for the inclusion of disabled people in India's socio-political and economic framework. He advocates for..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago


Dalit

Marginalized castes in India and other South Asian countries
Dalit families in a West Bengal village have been allowed to worship at the Gidheshwar Shiv Temple for the first time in nearly 300 years, breaking a significant..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

A 21-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped by an upper caste man in August 2023. She and her family were forced to settle the matter for Rs 2.5 lakh at a..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago


Related videos from verified sources

Rahul Gandhi Lok Sabha Speech: 'Slams' President's Address, Criticizes Modi Govt in Motion of Thanks 38:47
Credit: Oneindia - Published on February 3, 2025 


Who will Muslims support in Seelampur Seat after Rahul Gandhi's rally? | Delhi Election| WATCH 08:11
Credit: Oneindia - Published on January 14, 2025 


Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 | Rahul Gandhi attacks Kejriwal, says no difference between him and PM 04:05
Credit: Oneindia - Published on January 14, 2025 


Related news from verified sources

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju countered Rahul Gandhi's remarks on caste representation and claimed the Prime Minister is the most prominent OBC leader. He...
on February 3, 2025 • IndiaTimes

Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of using the language of urban Naxals and making unfounded accusations against the government. Modi defended...
on February 4, 2025 • IndiaTimes

You might like