Shehzad Poonawalla Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Master of Propaganda and Panga’ Following Poll Setbacks in Haryana and Maharashtra

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a fierce critique of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, branding the Lok Sabha Opposition Leader as the ‘Leader of propaganda’, ‘Leader of photography’, and ‘Leader of panga’.
Poonawalla pointed out that the recent electoral losses experienced by Congress in Haryana and Maharashtra had caused their current unrest, according to ANI news agency.
Poonawalla remarked, “Congress’ exasperation is at its highest point after losing the assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra. At times, Rahul Gandhi fabricates tales, becoming the LoP, the ‘leader of propaganda’, and at other times, the ‘leader of photography’. Previously, he appeared in parliament with a cap, bag, shirt, etc., and now he’s becoming the leader of the panga; Rahul Gandhi has resorted to aggression, injuring two BJP MPs, and intruding on the private space of BJP MP from Nagaland, Phangnon Konyak.”
BSP leader Mayawati condemned both the BJP and Congress, labeling them as “two facets of the same coin” and accused them of exploiting Babasaheb Ambedkar’s legacy for political gain.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments regarding BR Ambedkar have ignited controversy, with opposition parties alleging disrespect towards Ambedkar; however, Shah has dismissed these claims.
Shah’s statements prompted concurrent protests from both government and opposition members outside Parliament on Thursday morning, resulting in a clash that left two BJP MPs, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, injured.
BJP members expressed their dissent against the Congress party’s purported disrespect for Babasaheb Ambedkar, while INDIA Bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested within the Parliament complex, demanding Shah’s resignation over his comments on Ambedkar.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that he was shoved by BJP MPs while trying to enter Parliament amidst the altercation between Congress and BJP members.