On Saturday, the BJP strongly criticized Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the Uttam Nagar incident, where a Hindu man named Tarun was killed during Holi celebrations. Rahul Gandhi and Guru Prakash Paswan. (PTI/HT). BJP national spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi during a press conference, accusing the Congress leader and his party of prioritizing “minority appeasement” over social justice. Paswan was responding to Gandhi’s March 19 post on X, where he condemned the BJP for fostering communal divisions for their own gain. Gadhi had stated: “The residents of Uttam Nagar have borne a steep cost from the violence — on one side, a young man named Tarun has lost his life; on the other, a whole family is enduring harassment.” They want no further bloodshed. “He further stated, ‘Only the BJP and its ecosystem seek violence — exploiting every opportunity to stoke hatred and bake the bread of violence on the fire of division.’ Paswan hit back at Gandhi, noting that he reacted many days after the Uttam Nagar incident.” A tweet offering condolences was posted—days later and feigning sensitivity. Are you numb to feelings today? You stay silent when a young Dalit man is killed.
