‘I Don't Understand BJP's Obsession With Dogs’: Rahul Gandhi Dismisses BJP’s Claim On Viral Biscuit Video

A video featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi feeding a dog during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' prompted a reaction from the BJP which claimed that he offered the same biscuit to a party worker.

File Photo of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya

Source : PTI | X/@AmitMalviya

A video featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi feeding a dog during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' prompted a reaction from the BJP which claimed that he offered the same biscuit to a party worker. When asked about the incident, Gandhi explained, "I called the dog and the owner. The dog was nervous, and shivering, and when I tried to feed it, the dog got scared. So I gave biscuits to the dog's owner and the dog ate them from his hand. I don't understand what's the issue with it", news agency ANI reported.

#WATCH | On the viral video of him feeding a dog during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "...I called the dog and the owner. The dog was nervous, shivering and when I tried to feed it, the dog got scared. So I gave biscuits to the dog's owner and… pic.twitter.com/QhO6QvfyNB

— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024

In response to BJP's allegations suggesting the man involved was a Congress worker, Gandhi rebutted, "No, where was he a Congress worker? I don't understand BJP's obsession with dogs."

BJP's National IT head, Amit Malviya, had criticised the incident on X, drawing a parallel with a previous speech by Congress leader Kharge. Malviya posted, "Just a few days ago, Congress president Kharge compared party booth agents to dogs, and now Rahul Gandhi is feeding biscuits to a dog during his rally and when the dog didn't eat, he gave the same biscuit to his worker."

अभी कुछ दिन पहले कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष खड़गे जी ने पार्टी के बूथ एजेंटों की तुलना कुत्तों से की और यहाँ राहुल गांधी अपनी यात्रा में एक कुत्ते को बिस्किट खिला रहे हैं और जब कुत्ते ने नहीं खाया तो वही बिस्किट उन्होंने अपने कार्यकर्ता को दे दिया।

जिस पार्टी का अध्यक्ष और युवराज अपने… pic.twitter.com/70Mn2TEHrx

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) February 5, 2024

Kharge's speech, referenced by the BJP leader, occurred at the ‘Nyay Sankalp Workers’ Convention in Delhi on February 3. 

#WATCH | At the ‘Nyay Sankalp Workers’ Convention in Delhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says, "...when you go to buy a dog or an animal, you inquire about it... Jo bhaunkta hai, ladta hai, aapke sath rehta hai usko lelo aur usko booth level committee ka agent banao..." pic.twitter.com/E6x2GhnL1B

— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2024

According to ANI, Kharge had remarked, "...when you go to buy a dog or an animal, you inquire about it... Jo bhaunkta hai, ladta hai, aapke sath rehta hai usko lelo aur usko booth level committee ka agent banao (The one who barks, fights, and remains with you pick them as booth level committee agent)..."

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