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Language Reveals Mindset: Priyank Kharge Slams Amit Shah Over Parliament Clash

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has sharply criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He claims Shah's use of language in Parliament reveals a problematic mindset. The criticism centres on a recent heated exchange between Shah and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Kharge alleges this incident shows a lack of respect for parliamentary decorum and the Constitution.

Key Points: Priyank Kharge Criticises Amit Shah Over Parliamentary Language

  • Kharge claims Shah's language reflects a deeper mindset within the ruling dispensation
  • He criticises the Chair's lack of reprimand as a sign of no accountability
  • The row stems from a heated Lok Sabha exchange between Shah and Rahul Gandhi
  • Kharge accuses BJP-RSS of turning serious democratic institutions into a "spectacle"
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Language reveals mindset: Priyank Kharge slams Amit Shah over Parliament remark

Congress leader Priyank Kharge attacks Amit Shah's language in Lok Sabha, accusing BJP-RSS of reducing democracy to a "spectacle" and lacking accountability.

"They say your language reveals your mindset. But what was even more telling was the response from the Chair: a smile, and silence. - Priyank Kharge"

New Delhi, December 14

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Sunday sharply criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged use of unparliamentary language in Parliament, claiming it reflected a deeper mindset and highlighted a lack of accountability in the ruling dispensation.

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "They say your language reveals your mindset. But what was even more telling was the response from the Chair: a smile, and silence. No reprimand. No accountability. No respect for parliamentary decorum. No respect for the Constitution," he added.

Kharge further accused the BJP-RSS of reducing democracy to a "spectacle," stating: "This is what the BJP-RSS have reduced our democracy to: a serious institution mocked into a spectacle."

On December 10, tensions in the Lok Sabha escalated when Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi engaged in a heated exchange over allegations of "vote chori".

Gandhi repeatedly challenged Shah to debate on the issues raised in the press conference. At the same time, Shah responded firmly, saying "Parliament won't function as per his wish," and insisted he would address all questions in his own sequence.

Slamming the opposition over the SIR exercise, Shah stated that he has answers for all their allegations, including Gandhi's three press conferences.

"In his press conference, the LoP levelled allegations that the voter list is not corrected and needs to be rectified. So, what is SIR? It is the procedure to sanitise the voter list. He is opposing even when we are undertaking the process. Your defeat is certain; the voter list doesn't have to do anything with it. He said that the BJP never has to face anti-incumbency. Anti-incumbency is only against those who work against the public interest. It is true that the BJP had to face anti-incumbency very rarely. But it is not as if we have never lost any election after 2014. Double standards won't work in a democracy. When you win, EC is great. When you lose, EC is useless and works at the BJP's behest. I have answers for various of their allegations; those three press conferences also," Shah said during the discussion.

Interrupting the Home Minister, Rahul Gandhi challenged him to a debate on his three press conferences regarding the allegations of 'vote chori'.

"Yesterday, I asked why Election Commissioners were given full immunity. We want to understand their thinking behind it. He (Amit Shah) talked about Haryana. He cited one example. There are several other examples. There are 19 lakh fake voters there. Actually, let us have a debate over my press conference. Amit Shah ji, I challenge you to have a debate on my three press conferences," Rahul Gandhi said.

The heated exchange, followed by a walkout, sparked a political row on Thursday during the Winter Session of Parliament.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Kharge ji has a point about parliamentary decorum. The Chair should maintain neutrality. A smile and silence from the Speaker sends the wrong message. Our institutions need to be above party politics. Respect is a two-way street, but those in power must set the example. 🤔
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Aman W
Frankly, tired of these walkouts and heated exchanges. Parliament time is precious and paid for by our taxes. They should debate policies, not have shouting matches. Both BJP and Congress need to grow up and work for the nation. #DisappointedCitizen
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Priya S
The language used by our leaders absolutely reflects mindset. If we accept aggressive, dismissive talk in Parliament, it trickles down to society. We teach our children respect, but what are they learning from these debates? A serious introspection is needed.
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Vikram M
Shah's point about double standards on the Election Commission is valid. Every party praises institutions when they win and questions them when they lose. The opposition's concerns on voter lists should be addressed with data, not just political rhetoric from either side.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, it seems like political theatre. The challenge for a debate on press conferences is unusual. In mature democracies, debates are on policy white papers, not on media statements. The level of discussion needs to be elevated for India's global stature.

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