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BJP terms Rahul’s sit-in a bid to divert attention from ‘Vande Mataram’ row

J.P. Nadda questions the timing of the sit-in, says the Congress leader’s dharna, despite the Supreme Court’s decision to constitute a high-powered committee to probe the July 20 incident, ‘exposes the party’s desperation’

BJP terms Rahul’s sit-in a bid to divert attention from ‘Vande Mataram’ row

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge defended Rahul Gandhi's protest demanding the registration of an FIR against police officers who allegedly used pellets against peaceful students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20. Kharge attributed Gandhi's action to the government's failure to act, despite assurances that they would take disciplinary measures.

While the government had promised to investigate and file an FIR, none had been registered against anyone. This inaction led Gandhi and his wife Priyanka Gandhi to protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi. Kharge, upon his arrival at Kalaburagi airport, expressed full support for Gandhi and his wife, urging them to continue their peaceful agitation.

Kharge also addressed a question about his stance on Vande Mataram, stating he had already provided a full explanation and requested the media not to misinterpret or propagate misinformation.

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