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'Just wanted to open his eyes': Congress' Ajay Rai defends 'toy Rafale' jibe at Rajnath Singh

IndiaTimes Monday, 5 May 2025 ()
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai defended his "toy Rafale" jibe, clarifying it was to urge action against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack. Rai criticized the Defence Minister's symbolic gestures during the Rafale acquisition, demanding concrete action. BJP leaders strongly condemned Rai's remarks, accusing him of undermining military morale and aiding Pakistan, sparking a political controversy.
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