New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi , the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, who is known for his gaffes and blunders, has courted a fresh controversy referring to the January 22 ‘Pran Pratishta’ ceremony as a ‘naach-gaana‘ (song and dance) event. “Many celebrities were invited— Amitabh Bachchan, Adani, Ambani were called, but not a single labourer was included. Did anyone see a farmer or a labourer there? It was all about naach-gaana (song and dance)”, Rahul can be heard saying in a video.
This is not the first time Rahul Gandhi has made such offensive remarks against the consecration ceremony. Earlier, he had mistakenly claimed that Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai was dancing at the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.
While addressing his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Amethi, Rahul said, “Did you see the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Temple? On one side, Aishwarya Rai was seen dancing, and on the other end, Amitabh Bachchan was coming doing the Balle Balle.”
BJP Lambasts Rahul
“After Hindu Hinsak & Devta is not Bhagwan now Rahul Gandhi says Ram Mandir pious Pran Pratishta was “dance event” “naach gaana event” ! Can this be said about any other faith & their pious occasions? Rahul’s family has opposed Ram ji existence, Ram Mandir , his govt coined Hindu terror & he even labelled Dwarka puja as “natak” now this. From Sanatan Samapt to Sanatan Beemari hai to Hindu dharm dhokha to abusing Ram Charitmanas – INDI alliance believes in Hindu Astha par karo chot, Lena hai votebank ka vote ! Deplorable”, tweeted BJP ‘s National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla.
He added,” Rahul Gandhi is not only anti-Hindu for the kind of sick comments he makes on Ram ji, Ram Mandir Praan Pratishta but he is a liar of the highest order. He said no poor person or labourer was there! Was he blind to the swagat, sarkar of the Shramiks done by PM Modi with pushp varsha? Should the media not fact check his blatant lies. You lie and target BJP – no issue but why target a pious occasion like Praan Pratishta ? Not the first time he has lied- he said once Aishwarya Rai naach rahi thi when Aishwarya ji wasn’t even there!”
‘Hinduism Not About Spreading Fear’
Earlier this year, the Lok Sabha witnessed a rare faceoff between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi over remarks made by the LoP, allegedly associating Hindus with violence. “Hinduism is not about spreading fear, hatred, and falsehoods. Those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in violence and hate round the clock,” Rahul Gandhi stated, which led to a massive uproar, with treasury benches strongly opposing his ‘anti-Hindu’ remarks.
PM Modi interjected, possibly for the first time, and objected to Gandhi’s remarks, saying, “Calling the entire Hindu society violent is a serious issue.” Rahul Gandhi responded immediately stating, ” BJP and Modi are not the entire Hindu society. Narendra Modi is not the entire Hindu society. BJP is not the entire Hindu society, RSS is not the entire society. This is not BJP’s contract.”
