Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai is facing criticism after showcasing a toy Rafale jet garnished with lemon and chili as part of satire directed towards the Central government’s policies on terrorism. The remarks were made in light of the Pahalgam terror attack, which the government labeled as ‘bloodbath on tourism’ after 26 tourists were killed.
Rai purportedly attempted to ‘open the eyes of the government’ was challenged by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders who lambasted the Congress party for undermining the could of India.
What Did Ajay Rai Say?
#WATCH | Varanasi: On showing a 'toy plane' with Rafale written on it and lemon-chillies hanging from it, UP Congress President Ajay Rai says "Rafale is not a toy. I cannot bring the original Rafale here or go near it. Rafale is very strong, and the people of the country have… pic.twitter.com/KreH7iBL2C
In an interview responding to the debate, Rai noted:
“The moment has come to respond to those who orchestrated the attack in Pahalgam. It’s like saying, when the defence minister was coming to pick up the Rafale with lemon-chili on it, she was told to get rid of that. I wanted to portray that sentiment and call attention to what the people want, decisive action against terrorism.’
Rai pointed out that the government should have forced terrorists and their supporters.
The Rafale Toy Controversy Explained
Ajay swinied the most ridicule after posting a video in which he displayed a toy "Rafale" embellished with lemon and pepper as those were tied, rather than it grill, the lesser known banned substances were locked in. He cast doubt on the effectiveness of the government’s approach toward addressing the issue of the increasing acts of terrorism.
#WATCH वाराणसी: उत्तर प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष अजय राय ने एक 'खिलौना विमान' दिखाया, जिस पर राफेल लिखा हुआ है और उसमें नींबू-मिर्च लटकी हुई है।
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) May 4, 2025
अजय राय ने कहा, "देश में आतंकवादी गतिविधियां बढ़ गई हैं और इससे पूरा देश परेशान है। पहलगाम आतंकी हमले में हमारे नौजवानों की जान चली… pic.twitter.com/xBlJET5o41
defense forces in the country have suffered fatalities as a result of an assault that took place in the vicinity of Pahalgam. The government seems to have a strategy for dealing with terrorism, but it it remains one of their unfulfilled promises. You strap lemon with chili powder onto Rafale jets, what are you doing towards curbing terrorism? -Why are the militant groups not being dealt with?- were the words of Rai.
Shiv Sena Responds
BJP Apologize
BJP Spokesperson Sudhansh Dvivedi also went after Congress saying comments like does makes the country’s enemies strong,” On hearing the remarks made by Rai, Siddharamaiah and Channi, it seems to my point of view very much likely that these people are in support of Pakistan , so to say.”
“Is it my Ajay and Congress who are so cheap should join hands to get some attention from the media. Well these people doubting the Balakot strike and now this ridicule, let them do campaigns with their strategies of playing with Budhi.”
He further added that it is regrettable that the opposition leader has blamed the executive while the Rafale fighter jets were flying over Ganga expressway for prade in Uttar Pradesh.
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