The centre of attention Thursday was the Parliament complex which saw two BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput injured after being hit by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The incident has kicked up nationwide outrage over the country’s falling standards of behavior in politics.
How the Incident Unfolded
During a heated exchange near Parliament’s Makar Gate, Rahul Gandhi allegedly pushed an MP. This put off BJP MP Pratap Sarangi. An elderly and senior leader, Sarangi was badly injured in the head. Doctors at RML Hospital treated his bleeding wound with treatment through multiple stitches and rushed him there immediately.
Another BJP MP Mukesh Rajput too suffered from dizziness and high blood pressure while Moolchand faced a minor fracture of his leg in that scuffle and received medical attention.
A Disrespectful Act
Most have strongly condemned the intolerable behavior of Rahul Gandhi as a senior leader. The altercation was seized upon by Pratap Sarangi, who was made for his simplicity and dedication for public service. Such injuries would have been deadly for an elderly MP.
BJP demanded strict action against Rahul Gandhi over the act, saying that it was utterly reckless by the leader and condemned the act.
Public and Political Backlash
BJP members and the public alike have lashed out against the altercation. Rahul Gandhi’s actions are quite often viewed as a violation of parliamentary norms, and an assault on democratic values.
It’s a reminder that with Parliament there is a lot of work needed on accountability and lots on safety issues. To keep the sanctity of India’s democratic institutions we must uphold respect and decorum.
Conclusion
Rahul Gandhi’s act against BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput is intolerable and shows how bad is his leadership and how serious it was about his conduct. This incident must be handled by Parliament decisively, to prevent any such behavior from every happening again.
