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If you thought the Budget Session was only about numbers and policies, the scene at Parliament’s "Makar Dwar" this Wednesday would have surprised you. What started as a casual entry into the building turned into a full-blown verbal wrestling match between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu.

The Spark: "My Traitor Friend"

The drama unfolded as eight suspended opposition MPs were protesting near the entrance. Ravneet Singh Bittu, once a Congress MP himself, was walking toward the doors when he reportedly made a comment about the protesters.

Rahul Gandhi didn’t hold back. In a video that’s now everywhere, Rahul is heard saying, "Look, a traitor is coming... my traitor friend, don't worry, you’ll come back." He even tried to reach out for a handshake—a move that felt more like a taunt than a friendly gesture.

The Counter-Attack: "Enemy of the Country"

Bittu, who left Congress to join the BJP, wasn't about to stay silent. He refused the handshake and fired back instantly, calling the protesting leaders "enemies of the country." Later, talking to the media, Bittu didn't pull any punches. He called Rahul Gandhi the "spoiled son" of Sonia Gandhi and questioned why Rahul specifically targeted him. "Why did he say this to a Sikh? He didn't say it to any other MP," Bittu remarked, adding a communal layer to the controversy that the BJP has since picked up on.

Bittu’s "Bonded Labor" Jibe

The Union Minister also took a swipe at how the Congress party operates. He claimed that while he was in Congress, he was forced to walk out of sessions and "climb tables" as if he were a "bonded laborer," while Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi stayed comfortable. "If this were the real Congress, Rahul and Priyanka would be the first ones to be suspended," he added.

What Happens Next?

The BJP has officially taken the matter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding action against Rahul Gandhi for using the word "traitor" (Gaddar). They’re calling it an insult to the entire Sikh community. As the political temperature rises, it’s clear that the bridge between these former colleagues has been burned for good.


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