"They told me that Rahul attacked like a bouncer": Giriraj Singh on two BJP MPs injured in Parliament scuffle
Dec 22, 2024
New Delhi [India], December 22 : Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Sunday that BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput who were injured during the alleged scuffle in the Parliament told him that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi 'attacked' them "like a bouncer" would do adding that it was very "shameful."
Singh told ANI said that both the BJP MPs are unwell and the next decision on their health will be taken by the doctors.
"There is a swelling on the back of the head of Mukesh Rajput and Pratap Sarangi is feeling dizzy. They both are not feeling well and the next decision will be taken by the doctors...BJP MP Pratap Sarangi told me that Rahul Gandhi behaved with me the way a bouncer does...They told me that Rahul Gandhi attacked like a bouncer and this is very shameful...He deliberately wanted to indulge in a scuffle," the Union Minister said.
On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi and other MPs from the INDIA alliance led protests in the Parliament complex, demanding an apology and resignation of the Union Home Minister for his remarks on former law minister BR Ambedkar.
INDIA bloc MPs staged a protest in Parliament premises when a scuffle broke out between the two sides, injuring two BJP MPs.
During the scuffle in the Parliament premises, two BJP MPs, Pratap Sarangi, and Mukesh Rajput were injured on their heads.
Both parties have alleged that their party members had been pushed around. Moreover, an FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi by Delhi police regarding the incident.
BJP had filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi under various sections including 109 (attempt to murder), 115 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt), 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 125 (the act of endangering life or personal safety of others), 131 (use of criminal force), 351 (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intention).
The Delhi Police removed section 109 (attempt to murder) of BNS and all other sections are the same as given in the complaint.
The Delhi Police had also received a complaint from Congress which is being "investigated".
