Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of lying in Parliament
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, of lying in Parliament.
They said no shots were fired during a protest march to Parliament on July 20, contrary to Gandhi's claims.
The BJP also criticized Gandhi for questioning Home Minister Amit Shah's absence and for categorizing protesters as 'idiots' and 'andhbhakt'.
Gandhi had targeted Shah over alleged police excesses against protesters.
The BJP asserted that decisions on police action are made by magistrates, not the Home Minister.
They also defended Shah's presence in Parliament and his public schedule.
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of lying in Parliament about shots fired during a protest march.
Gandhi targeted Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police excesses.
BJP claims no shots were fired and decisions on police action are made by magistrates.
Gandhi questioned Shah's absence in Parliament, which BJP denies.
BJP criticizes Gandhi's categorization of protesters as 'idiots' and 'andhbhakt'.
- Who
- BJP and Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Accusations of lying and misinformation in Parliament
- When
- July 20 (protest), Wednesday (press conference)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Dispute over alleged police excesses and Home Minister's absence
BJP's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Allegations of Police Excesses
BJP's Perspective
BJP asserts no shots were fired during the protest march and accuses Rahul Gandhi of lying.
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police excesses against protesters.
Home Minister's Absence
BJP's Perspective
BJP claims Amit Shah was within Parliament premises and his schedule is publicly available.
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi questioned Amit Shah's absence in Parliament.
Protesters' Categorization
BJP's Perspective
BJP finds Rahul Gandhi's categorization of protesters as 'idiots' and 'andhbhakt' insulting.
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi's remarks were directed at the protesters, but BJP interprets it as an insult to all citizens.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Accused Party
- Rahul Gandhi
- Accusing Party
- BJP
- Allegation
- Speaking lies in Parliament
- Home Minister's Presence
- Within Parliament premises
