The Parliament budget session is heating up, with a major clash between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Anurag Thakur. Thakur accused Congress of hypocritically showing love towards Dalits and OBCs. He criticized Rahul Gandhi for politicizing the caste census issue.
Thakur's sharp remarks targeted Rahul Gandhi, stating that it's ironic for someone unaware of their own caste to speak about the caste census. He reminded everyone of Rajiv Gandhi's past opposition to OBC reservations in Parliament.
Thakur's comments sparked uproar in the Lok Sabha, with opposition members demanding the minister's remarks be struck from the record. Rahul Gandhi was furious, claiming he was insulted in Parliament but added that Thakur need not apologize.
Anurag Thakur defended himself, saying he never mentioned Rahul Gandhi's name directly and questioned why Congress leaders were so perturbed. Additionally, Thakur also had a heated exchange with Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav over the Agnipath scheme.
