Nadda says Rahul's sit-in bid to divert attention from Vande Mataram row

Union minister JP Nadda criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for organizing a sit-in outside Sansad Marg police station, asserting that the protest was aimed at diverting attention from Congress's criticism over disrespecting Vande Mataram. Nadda stated that Rahul's sit-in protest was a result of his hunger for media attention, rather than addressing the concerns of students or seeking justice.

He emphasized that the sit-in was a clear indication of Congress's political desperation and Rahul's desire for media attention. Nadda highlighted that the issue of Vande Mataram's disrespect had sparked nationwide criticism, with a senior Congress leader being seen cutting a cake resembling the Tricolour. Rahul had initiated a dharna outside the police station after claiming that cops had refused to register a complaint regarding police brutality on student protesters during the July 20 Sansad Chalo march.

However, Nadda pointed out that the Supreme Court had already formed a 5-member high-powered committee headed by a former SC judge to investigate the incident. Nadda questioned Rahul Gandhi's motives behind staging the camera-centric drama, suggesting that he lacked faith in the country's judiciary. The incident involved Congress alleging that police used pellet guns, including excessive force, against student protesters during the July 20 demonstration in Delhi.

Rahul sought action on the complaint and demanded justice for Sahil Lochab, who alleged that he suffered pellet injuries during the protest.