Addressing a press conference here, Bittu alleged that the AAP-led Punjab government's announcement to provide ₹1000 to women during the final phase of its tenure is essentially a way to deceive the people. He stated that the government should instead provide the full amount of ₹60,000 fo
Bittu said that the initiative by the Ministry of Railways will provide "substantial benefits" to Punjab's rail operations. He added that the bypass, which will directly connect the Rajpura-Mohali railway line, will significantly reduce travel time and congestion will be reduced.
"The Congress DNA has answers to all this... They still haven't apologised to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots... Their behaviour still exposes the same mindset which they had back then. Rahul and the entire Congress must apologise...," the CM said.
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring slammed Union MoS for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, calling him a "liability" amid Rahul Gandhi's "traitor" remark made at the BJP leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched strong attack on Congress as he stressed that the second quarter of this century will be vital in building a Viksit Bharat and that India has emerged as a strong voice of the Global South and is fast emerging as a trusted global partner.
In a post shared on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Just so much panic from questions? Modi ji, so scared of the truth, sought refuge in lies. Well, did what seemed right."
Union MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over the "traitor" remark, calling Congress a "family affair".
"Today my heart is filled with pain. I am shocked to see the LoP (Rahul Gandhi) pass 'chichore' comments using words like 'gadar' against a minister. They are also belittling the PM's role. The comments being made are 'chichorapan'," Shivraj Singh Chouhan told ANI.
Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Wednesday defended Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, saying Gandhi "rightly referred to him as a traitor."
Speaking to reporters during the protest, Sachdeva said, "Rahul Gandhi gaddaar hai (Rahul Gandhi is a traitor), Rahul Gandhi will have to apologise for his statement, he will have to resign."
During the demonstration, the protesters raised slogans targeting Rahul Gandhi, including "Rahul Gandhi sharam karo, sharam karo," "Rahul Gandhi murdabaad," and "Bharat Mata ki jai," expressing their outrage over the Opposition leader's comments.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sardar Ravneet Singh Bittu, saying that calling him a "traitor" crosses all boundaries of civility, decency, and dignity.