Tensions Rise as Telangana BJP Calls Out Rahul Gandhi's Parliamentary Claims

The Telangana BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for alleging he was barred from speaking in Parliament, accusing him of dishonoring India's democracy and armed forces. Gandhi, in a letter to the Speaker, expressed concern over being silenced, asserting it undermines parliamentary norms and hampers discussions on national security.

The political temperature in Telangana surged on Wednesday as the local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took aim at Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition. Accusations were fired after Gandhi claimed he was unjustly silenced in Parliament, drawing criticism from Telangana BJP President, who labeled his comments as routine falsehoods that insult India's democratic fabric and armed forces.

"Rahul Gandhi has made it a habit to allege he's being prevented from voicing his opinions, unjustly blaming our democracy and insulting the armed forces," stated Rao, the state's BJP President. He further claimed Gandhi was neglecting his responsibilities to address public issues in Parliament, a crucial duty of his position.

In a separate development, Gandhi detailed his grievances in a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, asserting that his ability to speak on national security matters was being unjustly restrained. He emphasized this alleged restriction breaches parliamentary conventions and expressed serious concern over a potential calculated move to stifle opposition voices.

(With inputs from agencies.)