Congress Hits Back at BJP Over Rahul Gandhi's 'Dance' Remark

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The Congress party strongly defended Rahul Gandhi on Thursday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed a complaint with the Bihar Chief Election Officer over his "dance" remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in the state. Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the BJP for being "issueless" and lacking any vision for the Bihar elections, saying the party's prime minister used words like "mujhra" and had the "guts to object" to words like "dance". The BJP had lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, calling Gandhi's comments "highly derogatory, indecent, and personal," and seeking a show-cause notice and an unconditional public apology from Rahul Gandhi.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Congress party defended Rahul Gandhi against the BJP's complaint over his "dance" remark aimed at PM Modi.
  • Pawan Khera accused the BJP of being "issueless" and lacking any vision for the Bihar elections.
  • The BJP had lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, calling Gandhi's comments "highly derogatory, indecent, and personal".
  • The complaint sought a show-cause notice and an unconditional public apology from Rahul Gandhi.
  • The Bihar elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the results to be declared on November 14.
  • The Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD, will face the NDA, which includes the BJP, JD(U), and other parties.
  • The Election Commission will determine the course of action against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct.

Statistics:

  • The Bihar elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
  • The results of the Bihar elections will be declared on November 14.
  • The Election Commission will take "immediate and exemplary action" against Rahul Gandhi if found guilty of violating the Model Code of Conduct.

Sources:

  • ANI
  • The Indian Express
  • The Times of India