Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over China Remarks, Calls for Constructive Parliament Session

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments regarding External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to China. Rijiju stated that as the Leader of the Opposition, Gandhi should refrain from making statements that could be perceived as detrimental to the country.

Rijiju also emphasized the importance of constructive discussions during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, which was scheduled to begin on July 21st. He cautioned that creating disruptions would not be productive. He mentioned having a positive meeting with Kharge ji and Rahul ji, and that he regularly meets with leaders from other opposition parties to maintain coordination. He stressed that resolving issues requires discussion and that creating a ruckus would be counterproductive.

The minister advocated for a bipartisan approach to the country's foreign policy. He accused Rahul Gandhi of echoing Pakistan's sentiments, alleging that Gandhi's statements on foreign policy mislead the public and harm the nation. Rijiju suggested that as the Leader of the Opposition, Gandhi should avoid making any statements against the country. He further stated that the opposition's role includes contributing to the country's well-being and that foreign policy should not be a point of division.

Rahul Gandhi had criticized Jaishankar's remarks during his visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting. Gandhi had accused the External Affairs Minister of running a "circus" aimed at undermining India's foreign policy. The Congress party also held a press conference, alleging that Jaishankar had expressed "bonhomie" with China during his visit.