Truth can be expunged in Modiji's world, but not in reality, says Rahul Gandhi on his fiery Parliament speech

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday responded to the Lok Sabha Speaker expunging parts of his fiery Parliament address, saying that the truth might be expunged from the record in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's world but not in reality.

"Whatever I had to say, I have said and that is the truth. They can expunge the truth in Modiji's world, but not in reality. The truth will prevail," Gandhi told reporters at the Parliament complex.

The Congress leader was responding to questions on remarks he made during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha.


Earlier, on Monday, the Congress leader had addressed the House, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. Gandhi's remarks drew massive protests from the treasury benches and a rare intervention from the Prime Minister, who slammed the Congress leader for calling the entire Hindu community violent.


BJP leaders accused the Congress MP of "speaking lies, misleading the House and terming the entire Hindu community violent," while the Prime Minister slammed Gandhi, saying that, "calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter."

Various leaders have demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi since. Among portions of Gandhi's expunged speech were his accusations against the BJP, stating that the party was treating minorities unfairly and perpetrating violence. His remarks on industrialists Adani and Ambani and on the Agniveer Scheme were also expunged.