Parliamentary protests escalate! BJP MP injured after alleged push from Rahul Gandhi | VIDEO

New Delhi: Tensions escalated in Parliament on Thursday following an incident involving BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, who sustained injuries during a protest related to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Sarangi alleged that Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, pushed another MP, causing that individual to fall onto him. "I was standing near the stairs when Rahul Gandhi came and pushed an MP who then fell on me," Sarangi recounted, emphasizing that this led to his own fall.

Rahul Gandhi's Response

In response to the allegations, Rahul Gandhi defended his actions, stating that he was positioned near the entrance where BJP MPs were obstructing his path. "They were pushing me and threatening me, trying to push me," he explained, asserting that he had the right to enter Parliament without being impeded.

Delhi | BJP MP Mukesh Rajput also got injured. His condition is serious and he has been admitted to the ICU of RML hospital https://t.co/q1RSr2BWqu

— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2024

Political Drama Unfolds

This incident unfolded amid a charged atmosphere in Parliament, characterized by intense protests from both BJP and INDIA bloc MPs. The protests were centered around the controversial remarks made about Dr. Ambedkar, which sparked significant outrage among opposition members.Gandhi acknowledged the altercation, asserting his right to access Parliament and criticizing the BJP MPs for attempting to prevent him from entering.

"This might be on your camera. I was trying to go inside through the Parliament entrance; BJP MPs were trying to stop me, push me and threaten me. So this happened... Yes, this has happened (Mallikarjun Kharge being pushed)," he stated. He further condemned the BJP's actions as an attack on constitutional values and a disrespect towards Ambedkar's legacy.

#WATCH | Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "This might be on your camera. I was trying to go inside through the Parliament entrance, BJP MPs were trying to stop me, push me and threaten me. So this happened...Yes, this has happened (Mallikarjun Kharge being pushed). But we do not… https://t.co/q1RSr2BWqu pic.twitter.com/ZKDWbIY6D6

— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2024

The clash highlights the ongoing tensions within Indian politics, particularly regarding issues surrounding constitutional integrity and historical figures like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. As both sides continue to exchange accusations and engage in protests, the situation remains volatile, reflecting broader political divisions in the country.