New Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday rejected Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s claim that she encouraged fellow-Congress MPs during a confrontation in the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chamber.
“We did not abuse anyone… 1-2 MPs were agitated, and they expressed it. He also said that I was encouraging them, which is a lie. I was sitting quietly. In the end, I said a few things peacefully,” Priyanka countered Rijiju.
Priyanka also targeted the government over the India-US trade deal, alleging that it would adversely impact farmers.
“The trade deal (India-US) that they have signed is going to incur heavy losses to the farmers. The entire labour union is on strike today, and we are supporting them,” the Wayanad MP told reporters.
Commenting on action being taken against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka said such moves won’t deter him. “They will do FIR, cases and whatnot against Rahul Gandhi, but nothing is going to affect him,” she added.
Her remarks came after Rijiju alleged that around 20-25 Congress MPs entered the Speaker’s chamber and verbally abused him. Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister claimed that senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka and KC Venugopal, were present during the incident and were encouraging confrontation.
