Partap Bajwa condemns Ravneet Bittu's remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Punjab’s Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday condemned Ravneet Singh Bittu’s statement, which labelled Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, as a “terrorist”.

“Such a statement not only reflects a complete lack of respect for a fellow Member of Parliament but also exposes Bittu’s alarming ignorance of the basic tenets of the Indian Constitution,” Bajwa said.

“It is deeply concerning that a Minister, who draws salary funded by taxpayers, fails to comprehend the constitutional values he is sworn to uphold. His derogatory remarks demonstrate not only a profound lack of education and understanding of parliamentary principles but also an appalling disregard for responsible public conduct.

“It appears that Bittu has completely lost his sense of reason, and perhaps it would be prudent for him to seek professional psychiatric assistance. His inability to win public trust has long been evident, yet he continues to draw a ministerial salary. Perhaps those funds could be better utilised in addressing what seems to be a deeper mental affliction. Such a baseless accusation is not merely a lapse in judgment; it is a clear manifestation of a troubling disconnect between his speech and reasoning”, said Bajwa.

Bajwa urged the Central Government to take note of this “blatant violation of parliamentary ethics”. Bittu’s irresponsible comments are an affront to democracy and cannot be excused as mere lapses in judgment, said Bajwa.

He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act decisively, ensuring that such errant behaviour is not allowed to tarnish the sanctity of our democratic institutions.