From Manusmriti to Eklavya: Rahul Gandhi continues with scripture, symbols to attack BJP

Saturday, 14 December 2024
During a parliamentary debate, Rahul Gandhi mistakenly referred to Eklavya as a "young man" instead of a child while recounting the Mahabharata incident. He likened the government's actions to cutting off the thumbs of aspiring youth, referencing exam paper leaks. Gandhi also invoked V.D. Savarkar, criticizing his preference for Manusmriti over the Constitution.

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