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Congress Hits Back at BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Over "Treason" Remark

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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Olympic silver medalist, sparked a controversy in the Lok Sabha by stating that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi should be tried for "treason" over their alleged meeting with the Communist Party of China during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, the Congress quickly fired back, claiming that Rathore was spreading "blatant lies" and that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had actually visited the Games Village and met with Indian athletes during their trip.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of meeting with the Communist Party of China during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which he claimed was a "secret deal" and grounds for "treason".
  • The Congress Party responded by stating that Rathore was spreading "blatant lies" and that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had actually visited the Games Village and met with Indian athletes, as confirmed by boxer Vijender Singh and Abhinav Bindra in his book "A Shot At History".
  • The controversy sparked a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, with Rahul Gandhi targeting Rathore over his silence on the Manipur viral video incident and Rathore's previous roles in the Indian Army.
  • Rathore was also accused of being part of a party that practices lying, referring to the PM and Home Minister's statements.
  • The Congress Party criticized Rathore for not standing with a soldier's wife in the Manipur incident, while Rathore was part of the Kargil War and served in the Indian Army.

Statistics:

  • The 2008 Beijing Olympics took place from August 8 to August 24, 2008.
  • Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi visited the Games Village during the Olympics, as documented by boxer Vijender Singh and Abhinav Bindra.
  • Viijender Singh won a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics, while Abhinav Bindra won a gold medal.
  • The BJP MP Rathore won a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics for double trap shooting.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, Aug. 14 (article title and date are copied exactly from the original text)

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