Rahul Gandhi: A political controversy erupted after a comedian mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore. The BJP criticized the act, while the Congress defended Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with students and highlighted the event’s focus on education and student concerns.
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BJP attacks Congress over Modi mimicry at Rahul Gandhi event
A political controversy has ensued after a comedian impersonated Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ program in Indore on September 20. The Congress released a video of stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani performing the comedy sketch with Gandhi.
BJP slams the Congress
The BJP has strongly slammed the event, with Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Kiren Rijiju criticizing the Congress for mocking the Prime Minister. While Goyal termed the event as political drama, Rijiju has called out the decision to mock the Prime Minister and his mother. Yogi Adityanath, Smriti Irani, and Sandeep Pathak are some of the other BJP leaders who have criticized the event.
Congress defends Gandhi’s engagement with students
The Congress party has tried to defend Gandhi by highlighting his engagement with students and not responding to the BJP’s criticism about the mimicry. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has said that Gandhi is taking up issues of students and is asking for accountability from the education system.
Political exchange continues
Rahul Gandhi: The controversy has led to another exchange between the BJP and Congress, with both parties presenting different interpretations of the Indore event. The BJP has focused its criticism on the mimicry, while the Congress has highlighted Gandhi’s student-focused campaign and interaction.
