Fri Dec 13 09:34:54 UTC 2024: ## Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Delivers Fiery Maiden Lok Sabha Speech, Attacks BJP

**New Delhi:** Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday, launching a scathing attack on the BJP government. Her address, delivered during a debate on the Constitution, was met with cheers from the opposition and jeers from the ruling party.

Vadra highlighted several key issues, including the 2017 Unnao rape case, the recent violence in Sambhal, and the BJP’s alleged use of federal agencies to target political rivals. She recounted the story of a tailor killed by police in Sambhal, emphasizing the impact on his sons and linking it to the government’s perceived undermining of the Constitution.

A central theme of Vadra’s speech was the opposition’s concern over the BJP’s intentions regarding the Constitution. She warned of the ruling party’s attempts to “break down” the Constitution, echoing similar warnings from other opposition leaders. She forcefully advocated for a nationwide caste census, a key opposition demand, dismissing the government’s arguments against it as trivial.

Vadra directly addressed Prime Minister Modi’s earlier comments about the Congress allegedly robbing people of their wealth, including their mangalsutras. She countered this by highlighting the sacrifices made by her mother and grandmother for the nation, emphasizing the need for a caste census to understand the true conditions of the people and formulate effective policies.

Her speech marked a strong start to the opposition’s counter-narrative during the winter session’s crucial debate on the Constitution. The Congress MP’s impassioned address set the tone for a potentially contentious parliamentary session.

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