On Wednesday, Delhi Police reached Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s residence in response to a complaint filed by a BJP leader against his alleged “rape in India” comment during a political rally in Jharkhand. The police were also reportedly investigating a speech made by Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi last week.
Gandhi submitted his reply to the police in response to their queries about his speech during the yatra, in which he allegedly made remarks that could incite violence. The Congress leader held a meeting with senior party leaders to discuss the issue and said that he would stand by what he had said.
In another development, the Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar, announced that strict action would be taken against obscenity and abuse on over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Speaking at a press conference, Javadekar called for a self-regulatory mechanism to be put in place to monitor content on OTT platforms.
Meanwhile, drama unfolded at Rahul Gandhi’s Delhi home as police arrived to question him about his alleged “rape in India” comment. The Congress leader remained adamant that his words had been taken out of context and that he stood by his statement.
The police also reportedly questioned Gandhi about his speech during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which several BJP leaders had criticised as inflammatory. Gandhi had allegedly made remarks that could incite violence and create disharmony among different communities.
The development comes amid rising tensions between the Congress and the BJP in the aftermath of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Congress has been actively opposing the CAA and has been calling for its repeal, while the BJP has defended the law as a necessary measure to protect the rights of persecuted minorities.
As the political temperature continues to rise in Delhi, there are concerns that the situation could escalate into violence. The police have appealed to political leaders to exercise restraint and not to incite violence through their speeches.
With the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled to take place early next year, the political temperature is likely to remain high. The BJP has been trying to make inroads into the national capital, which has traditionally been a Congress stronghold.
In the run-up to the elections, there have been several instances of political mudslinging and allegations of hate speech. The police have been urging politicians to maintain decorum and not to engage in activities that could create disharmony among different communities.
As the nation-wide protests against the CAA and NRC continue, the political climate in the country remains highly charged. The police have been on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents and have warned that they will take strict action against anyone found engaging in violent activities.
With tensions between the Congress and BJP showing no signs of easing, it remains to be seen how the political situation in Delhi will evolve in the coming months. The police have urged all political leaders to maintain calm and to not indulge in hate speech or activities that could incite violence.
