Rahul Gandhi behaved like ‘bouncer’ and not as leader of opposition: BJP MP Sarangi
New Delhi: Balasore BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of behaving inappropriately during a scuffle near the Parliament building on December 19. Sarangi likened Gandhi's actions to those of a "bouncer" and criticised him for not upholding the responsibility of a Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, a position once held by figures like Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Speaking to reporters after being discharged from the hospital on December 28, Sarangi claimed the incident occurred while BJP MPs were peacefully protesting near an entry gate of Parliament, holding placards against the alleged insult to Dr B.R. Ambedkar. According to Sarangi, Gandhi and his party members tried to push their way through the crowd, causing a scuffle.
"Mukesh Rajput ji lost balance and fell on me, causing my head to strike a hard surface, possibly a stone-like object. This resulted in a deep cut that required stitches," Sarangi stated. He also alleged that Gandhi's behaviour was aggressive and unbecoming of his position.
When asked about Gandhi's response, Sarangi acknowledged that the Congress leader briefly approached him after the incident but displayed what he described as a lack of genuine concern. "My recovery is due to the blessings of Lord Jagannath," Sarangi remarked.
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Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 2/litre; no change in retail prices
New Delhi (PTI): The government on Monday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each, according to an official order.
The excise duty on petrol was increased to Rs 13 per litre and that on diesel to Rs 10, the order said.
While the order did not say what impact it will have on retail prices, industry sources said retail prices are unlikely to be changed. The increased excise duty is likely to be adjusted against the cut in petrol and diesel prices that was warranted because of a fall in international oil prices.
