BJP, opposition battle in Parliament over Rahul Gandhi's 'democracy under attack' remark
The Indian Parliament witnessed a heated exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition over Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on democracy under attack. The Congress leader had made the statement in the wake of the ongoing farmers' protests and the government's handling of the issue. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies and misinformation and trying to create unrest in the country. They pointed out that India is the largest democracy in the world, and its institutions are robust enough to withstand any challenge. On the other hand, the opposition parties, including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party, supported Rahul Gandhi's statement and accused the government of suppressing dissent and curbing freedom of expression. The opposition MPs raised the issue of the sedition charges filed against the journalists and activists who were covering the farmers' protests and demanded that the charges be dropped. T...