‘Frustration manifesting in his temperament’: BJP attacks Rahul over ‘traitor’ remark on PM

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• Poll What should politicians prioritize when making public statements?
• Respect for opponents Addressing the main issues Honesty and transparency Engaging with their base NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah were “traitors” who had worked to “sell India”.BJP president Natin Nabin termed Rahul’s statement “regrettable” and said his continuous electoral defeats and the resulting frustration were now manifesting in his temperament and character.“Rahul Gandhi’s statement today is deeply unfortunate and, in a way, reveals his anarchic mindset.
• I believe that in the context of Indian politics, where propriety and social harmony are intertwined with the mutual respect accorded to one another, his statement is truly regrettable.
• I feel that his continuous electoral defeats and the ensuing frustration are now manifesting in his...