Published 11:43 IST, July 21st 2020
Javadekar lists Rahul Gandhi's achievements of 6 months; answers Congress neta's attack
Prakash Javadekar has hit back at Rahul Gandhi after the latter criticised the Central government by listing its "six achievements" during COVID-19 pandemic
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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has hit back at former Congress president Rahul Gandhi after latter criticised Central government by listing its "six achievements" during COVID-19 pandemic. Javadekar said "Rahul Baba" has insulted people of India and brave Corona warriors by making fun of "candle lights". Information and Broadcasting minister said India has least aver cases, active cases and death rate than US, Europe and Brazil.
'You have insulted people of India'
senior BJP leader took to Twitter and posted Rahul Gandhi's "achievements" in last six months. Javadekar said, "Rahul Gandhi, te your achievements in last six months" and listed following:
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- February: Shaheen Bagh and Riots
- March: Losing Jyotiraditya and MP
- April: Instigating migrant labourers
- May: 6th anniversary of historic defeat of Congress
- June: Defending China
- July: Congress on a virtual collapse in Rajasthan
Rahul Gandhi lists Centre's "achievements"
Earlier in day, in a tweet in Hindi, Wayanad MP wrote, "Achievements of Government during Corona period"
- February - Namaste Trump
- March - Toppled government in Madhya Pradesh
- April - Asked Indians to burn candles
- May - 6th anniversary in power
- June - Virtual rally in Bihar
- July - Tried to topple government in Rajasthan
"That is why country is 'self-sufficient' in Battle of Corona," Gandhi added.
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JP Nadda hits back at Rahul Gandhi
In an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Monday said LAC standoff in Ladakh is t simply a border dispute but a design by China to target his im as a "56-inch strongman". BJP president J P Nadda hit back at Gandhi, accusing him of indulging in "mudslinging" and describing his attack as ar ''failed" edition of ''Project RG Relaunch''.
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Nadda slammed Congress leader's remarks, saying, "We saw yet ar (failed) edition of ''Project RG Relaunch'' today. Rahul Gandhi Ji was, as usual, weak on facts and strong on mudslinging. Attempts to politicise defence and foreign policy matters show one dynasty's desperation to wash ir past sins of 1962 and weaken India."
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"For years, one dynasty has been trying to destroy PM Narendra Modi. Sadly for m, PM Modi's connect with 130 crore Indians is deep-rooted. He lives and works for m. Those who want to destroy him will end up only furr destroying ir own party," he said in a series of tweets.
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(With PTI inputs)
11:43 IST, July 21st 2020