MUMBAI: In a recent escalation of political tensions, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has condemned the FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi, asserting that it represents an attack on the democratic values championed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Ramesh accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the incident to divert attention from Home Minister Amit Shah’s contentious remarks about Ambedkar.
The FIR stems from a scuffle that occurred in Parliament, where opposition and BJP members engaged in heated confrontations. The BJP alleges that Gandhi’s actions during the incident were inflammatory, leading to the filing of the FIR. However, Congress leaders, including Ramesh, argue that the altercation was premeditated by the BJP to distract from pressing issues.
Ramesh stated, “This FIR is not against Rahul Gandhi; it is against the democratic values that Dr. Ambedkar fought for.” He further alleged that the BJP is attempting to suppress dissent and shift focus away from the Home Minister’s remarks.
Supporting this stance, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar labeled the FIR as a “fake case,” asserting that the BJP is employing diversionary tactics to evade accountability for the Home Minister’s statements.
The incident has intensified debates over the state of free speech and political dissent in India. Critics argue that the current political climate is increasingly intolerant of opposition voices, while government supporters maintain that legal measures are necessary to maintain public order.
As the situation unfolds, the Congress party has indicated plans to challenge the FIR legally and is mobilizing public support to protest what it perceives as an infringement on democratic rights.
Source: Web Team, C6N
