BJP targets Rahul Gandhi for comments on China, asks for his expulsion from Congress

New Delhi: BJP leaders are taking a dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the Indo-China conflict during a press conference. Rahul Gandhi, while celebrating 100 days of Bharat Jodo Yatra, targeted BJP and said that 20 Indian jawans were martyred and many beaten up in Tawang. From Law Minister Kiren Rijiju to BJP President JP Nadda, everywhen took a jibe at Gandhi in their own way.

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asked Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to expel Rahul Gandhi because his comments ‘belittle’ India and are not good for the morale of the army. He also claimed that it was India’s army personnel who beat and chased away their Chinese counterparts. Bhatia added that if Congress does not take an action on the statements, this will show their mindset.

Shri @gauravbh addresses a press conference at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. https://t.co/1uX0Akg7wB

— BJP (@BJP4India) December 17, 2022

Kiren Rijiju, in a tweet, shared Gandhi’s clip and said that Rahul Gandhi has insulted the nation and not only Congress, but he is an ‘ embarrassment’ for the country.

Rahul Gandhi is not only insulting Indian Army but damaging nation’s image. He is not only a problem for the Congress Party but he has also become a huge embarrassment the country.
We are proud of our Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/F6i8IScVHo

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) December 17, 2022

BJP President JP Nadda said that Gandhi’s statement demoralises the army and no matter how much it is condemned, it is less. He further went on to accuse Congress of signing MoU with the Communist Party of China.

‘चीन और पाकिस्तान की भाषा बोलते हैं राहुल गांधी’!

उनके बयान की जितनी भी भर्त्सना की जाए वो कम है, उनका बयान सेना के मनोबल को तोड़ने वाला है।

-श्री @JPNadda pic.twitter.com/69DhmecMDo

— BJP (@BJP4India) December 17, 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking at the 95th FICCI Annual Convention and AGM, replied to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks indirectly. He targeted Gandhi for ‘doubting’ government on the issue of border security and said that in Galwan and Tawang, the Indian defence forces have proved their valour.

हमारी सेना के शौर्य और पराक्रम की जितनी भी प्रशंसा की जाए वो कम है।

हमने कभी किसी विपक्षी नेता की नीयत पर सवाल नहीं उठाए हैं लेकिन राजनीति सच बोल कर ही की जाती है।

– श्री @rajnathsingh, रक्षा मंत्री pic.twitter.com/to78juTMXU

— BJP (@BJP4India) December 17, 2022

Rahul Gandhi, on December 16 in Rajasthan, said that China has taken away 2,000 square kilometres of the nation’s land and accused the government of hiding the Tawang clash. He also said that China is preparing for war against India.

#WATCH | China thrashing our security forces personnel in Arunachal…says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, at Jaipur, Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/KJStcoOKPm

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2022