Sounds like rhetoric of a loser: Nirmala on Rahul's speech

March 18, 2018 18:06

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi's speech at the Congress plenary meet where he compared the BJP to the Kauravas, hungry for power whereas the Congress was like the Pandavas fighting for the truth.

At a press conference, the defence minister not mincing her words, said, "It sounds like rhetoric of a loser devoid of substance."

She added, "Congress Party wants to identify itself with the Pandavas, the same party which questioned the fundamental existence of Lord Ram. It is the party which chooses to mock Hindus and Hindu rituals."

Earlier, Rahul said that the BJP was very good at dodging issues and diverting the country's attention from important issues such as farmers' crisis and unemployment.

He also alleged the BJP-RSS of trying to take over all the institutions in the country whereas his party was trying to protect it.

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