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RJD National Spokesperson Criticises Rahul Gandhi’s Conduct In Parliament, Expelled
Swarajya Staff
Jul 24, 2018, 03:24 PM | Updated 03:24 PM IST
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Following his criticism of Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in the Lok Sabha, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has expelled its national spokesperson Shankar Charan Tripathi with immediate effect for anti-party activities, The Tribune has reported.
RJD national secretary general SM Qamar Alam issued a letter conveying the party’s decision. “Tripathi has been relieved of all his responsibilities in the party, besides cancelling the party membership,” the letter read.
Tripathi had slammed Rahul Gandhi for his childish behaviour in the house during the no-confidence motion and said that it was unbecoming of a person who considers himself the prime ministerial candidate. Gandhi had hugged the Prime Minister after his speech and winked at his colleagues in the house.
On the other hand RJD leader Tejwashwi Yadav had praised the Congress president for his speech in a tweet.
Oh that wink my friend! Hit them hard where it hurts..Congratulations for unearthing their mines of lies & a fantastic speech @RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/lMlBFoYGwv
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) July 20, 2018
Rahul Gandhi’s behaviour was also condemned by the Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan saying that the act was against expected parliamentary conduct and had diminished the sanctity and decorum of the house.
Goa BJP spokesperson Dattaprasad Naik also slammed Rahul Gandhi’s move yesterday (23 July) calling him a ‘loafer’.
The acts of Rahul Gandhi, the hug that the entire nation saw, has disrespected the Parliament. And the winking incident, I and the youth know that such winks are made by 'loafers' outside colleges or maybe at some girls. We condemn such acts: Goa BJP Spokesperson Dattaprasad Naik pic.twitter.com/m2MxVOJFYW
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2018
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