Rahul Gandhi remarks row: BJP hits back, calls Congress MP's claim 'a pack of lies'
The BJP strongly objects if Rahul Gandhi called students an idiot. They welcome the remark if it was self-directed by the Congress leader. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehoods and misleading the nation. They stated no bullets were fired during the student protests. The party highlighted government dialogue and efforts to strengthen laws against paper leaks.
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