Rijiju lists seven conditions for Congress to win more MPs
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju suggested Rahul Gandhi spend more time in India and avoid meeting anti-India people.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday listed seven conditions that he claimed could help the Congress party increase its number of MPs. According to reports from Times Now, Deccan Herald and The New Indian Express, Rijiju suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should spend more time in India and avoid frequent secret foreign vacations.
The Union Minister advised Gandhi to respect senior leaders and learn from their experience as part of Indian tradition. Rijiju also stated that Gandhi should avoid meeting people who are anti-India and stop promoting their agendas. He further urged the leader to end his hatred towards the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, treating the BJP as a political opponent instead of an enemy.
Other suggestions included taking Parliament more seriously and allowing MPs to participate in discussions. Rijiju also called for respecting the Constitution and its institutions, ensuring the Congress functions democratically, and ending dynastic politics. The minister previously criticised opposition leaders for walking out of the House, stating that those who do not believe in democracy are the ones talking about debate.
The remarks followed a challenge from Gandhi, who requested an open debate with the Prime Minister. Gandhi claimed he could demonstrate within five minutes that the Prime Minister was a traitor. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also challenged the Prime Minister to address questions regarding 'vote theft'.
Rijiju responded to Kharge by explaining his use of the term 'Dimaagi Naxal'. He said the term refers to those who support the Maoist agenda, reject the Constitution, support separatists, or attempt to separate the North-East from India.