Parliament Session: Uproar over Rahul Gandhi's speech, BJP alleges portions of speech expunged

Several portions of Leader Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's speech in the House on Monday have been expunged from the Lok Sabha's record. The portions expunged include his comments on Hindus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the RSS.

This was Rahul Gandhi’s first address as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha. At the beginning of his speech, the Congress MP brandished a copy of the Constitution and a photo of Lord Shiva while criticising the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi for associating the BJP with violence. Shah also strongly objected to Gandhi’s comparison of 'violent Hindus' with the BJP, insisting that the Congress leader issue an apology.