A confrontation unfolded in the Parliament complex between Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. Gandhi referred to Bittu as a “traitor,” leading to a strong response from the Union Minister. The incident occurred at Makar Dwar as Bittu passed by Congress MPs protesting.
The verbal exchange intensified as Gandhi made remarks about Bittu’s political affiliations, mentioning his switch from Congress to BJP in March 2024. Bittu, in turn, rejected Gandhi’s handshake and labeled him and his associates as “enemies of the nation.” The two leaders engaged in a brief but heated confrontation before moving on.
The clash took place amidst protests by Congress MPs at the Parliament stairs, holding banners criticizing the Prime Minister. The demonstration was linked to the India-US trade agreement, a contentious issue between the government and the Opposition. The trade deal, finalized after discussions between PM Modi and US President Trump, involved tariff reductions and trade barrier adjustments.
