Intense political tensions: in a scuffle in Parliament on Thursday, BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi was injured. Congress has denied the claims and made counter allegations, while Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of instigating the incident and demanding his resignation.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred outside Parliament’s Makar Gate, where Sarangi claims Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP, who then fell on him. Sarangi was injured in head while he fell. Doctors confirmed he needed stitches for a deep wound and he was rushed to RML Hospital. BJP MP Mukesh Rajput too sustained injuries and was admitted to the ICU with dizziness and high BP.
Sarangi’s Allegations
Sarangi claimed, “Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, who fell on me and caused my injuries.” The BJP has called for strict action against Gandhi, accusing him of violating parliamentary decorum.
Congress’s Response
The allegations were dismissed by Congress, which claimed BJP MPs had roughed up their leaders during a protest over alleged disrespect of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The accusations were branded politically motivated by Congress in order to steer focus away from national issues.
Political Fallout
The serious divide between BJP and Congress has been aggravated by the incident. BJP, meanwhile, wants stronger safety measures in Parliament, while Congress blames the BJP of politicising the scuffle.
Conclusion
This shows that we have to improve safety in Parliament and practices of decorum. To protect the credibility of democratic institutions, both parties must strive for respectful dialogue.
