Fri Dec 06 16:24:37 UTC 2024: ## Priyanka Gandhi Defends Brother Rahul Amidst “Traitor” Accusations
**New Delhi, December 6, 2024** – Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP, vehemently defended her brother and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi against BJP accusations of treason. Following BJP MP Sambit Patra’s labeling of Rahul Gandhi as “a traitor of the highest order,” Priyanka Gandhi stated that her brother prioritizes the nation above all else. She pointed to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, a 4,000 km march for national unity, as evidence of his patriotism.
Priyanka Gandhi further criticized the BJP for avoiding discussion of the Adani bribery scandal in Parliament, accusing them of fearing open debate. She also highlighted the BJP’s past accusations of treason against Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi, arguing that the attack on Rahul Gandhi follows a similar pattern.
The controversy erupted after BJP MP Sambit Patra cited a French media report alleging a conspiracy between George Soros, the OCCRP, and Rahul Gandhi to destabilize India. In response, Congress MP Hibi Eden filed a privilege motion against Patra with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Congress whip Manickam Tagore also demanded action. A decision on the motion is pending. The accusations and subsequent protests have intensified the political climate during the ongoing Winter session of Parliament.
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