When questioned by journalists about the Kolkata case, Rahul Gandhi deflected
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is facing criticism for what is being perceived as a hypocritical stance regarding the ongoing crisis in Kolkata.
Rahul Gandhi is on a day-long visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Rae Bareli to meet the family of a Dalit youth Arjun Pasi, who was shot dead nine days ago in Nasirabad.
Rahul Gandhi declined to address the pressing issue of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
When questioned by journalists about the Kolkata case, Gandhi deflected, stating, “I am here to seek justice for the Dalit family, whose son was killed. I won’t speak on the Kolkata incident here; I have already spoken about it.”
The Congress MP’s comments come as a stark contrast to the gravity of the situation in Kolkata, where allegations of a cover-up by the Mamata Banerjee administration have intensified public outrage.
This incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests from the medical community across the country.
When newsmen further sought his reply, citing the Supreme Court’s stern observations, he remained evasive and replied, “I have come here seeking justice for Dalit family.”
“You don’t want to raise the issue of Dalits. You want to distract the issue. I am here to seek justice for the family,” Rahul further said in a terse reply.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to latch on to Rahul’s ‘distraction’ charge and asked whether demanding justice for a daughter was a distraction for the Congress MP.
“When asked about RG Kar medical case & SC slamming Bengal govt & police, Rahul Gandhi shamelessly says ‘I won’t be distracted’. Is Nyay for Beti a distraction? Those who speak about Sanvidhan, Ladki hoon lad sakti hoon & visit victims’ homes in UP call a grave injustice “distraction” because it happened in Bengal. This is an insult to the victim & of all women,” Shehzad Poonawala wrote on X.
Notably, the I.N.D.I.A bloc allies have been at the receiving end over alleged silence on the horrific rape and murder case of Kolkata medic, with BJP questioning their double standards.
Critics argue that Gandhi’s refusal to comment on the Kolkata incident while focusing on a separate issue in Rae Bareli highlights a troubling inconsistency in his approach to justice and accountability. The apparent lack of engagement with the Kolkata crisis has drawn accusations of political opportunism and insensitivity to the suffering of the victims and their families.
The Congress leader’s selective focus is seen by many as undermining the urgent need for a unified and comprehensive response to both incidents.
Hypocrisy of @RahulGandhi
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कोलकाता – आप सवाल पूछकर मुझे Distract कर रहे हो 🤔 pic.twitter.com/pE0rkoEFG8— Social Tamasha (@SocialTamasha) August 20, 2024
As the Kolkata horror continues to dominate national headlines and elicit strong reactions from various quarters, Gandhi’s reluctance to address it directly has been viewed as a missed opportunity to demonstrate solidarity and leadership on a critical issue affecting the entire country.
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Fully support Pappu on this…… citizens should worry how Khangress is doing silent rap**g India.