Rahul claims ED planning raids against him for 'chakravyuh' speech
What's the story
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is planning to raid him following his chakravyuh speech in Parliament on Monday. According to Gandhi, he was tipped off about the planned raid by ED "insiders." He further said he is "waiting with open arms" and that chai (tea) and biscuits will be served to the ED officials at his expense.
Budget discussion
Gandhi's 'chakravyuh' speech criticizes BJP
During a discussion on the Budget, Gandhi, who is also the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, compared it to the "Chakravyuh of the Mahabharat war where Abhimanyu was trapped and killed." "In the 21st century, another chakravyuh has been prepared. It is in the form of lotus and the prime minister wears the symbol on his chest. What was done with Abhinmanyu is being done with India, with its youth, women, farmers and small and medium businesses," Gandhi said.
Allegations
Gandhi alleges 'chakravyuh' targets India's vulnerable
Gandhi alleged that six people were at the center of this chakravyuh, including PM Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah. He also accused the political executive, central agencies, and monopoly capital of enabling two industrialists to amass all of India's wealth. He stated, "You created a 'chakravyuh' of unemployment and paper leak...You call yourself nationalists but when you have to help jawans, you do not give money for pensions. You trapped the youth in the 'chakravyuh' of Agniveer."
Accusations
Gandhi's speech created an uproar in the Lok Sabha
Gandhi's speech created an uproar in the Lok Sabha, with Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju interjecting at one point, saying, "The Leader of the Opposition is challenging the Speaker. He is not following the rules." After the speech, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Leader of Opposition was trying to mislead the nation about the sensitive issue of national security and the Agnipath scheme.