Rajasthan BJP leader ignites controversy by calling Congress MLA 'Pakistani'
What's the story
A recent session of the Rajasthan Assembly was shrouded in controversy when BJP MLA Gopal Sharma called Congress MLA Rafiq Khan a "Pakistani."
The comments came during a debate on UDH grant demands when Khan was criticizing Sharma's statements and allegations against senior Congress leaders.
This resulted in an uproar in the House, forcing Chairperson Sandeep Sharma to intervene and request members to settle down.
Debate escalation
Heated exchange over urban development debate
The storm intensified when Khan compared urban development works under both Congress and BJP governments.
After Khan's criticism, Sharma stood up and started saying "Pakistani-Pakistani," which was strongly protested by Congress MLAs.
This war of words caused a major disturbance in the assembly, forcing Chairperson Sandeep Sharma to request members to maintain decorum.
Further allegations
Sharma's remarks extend to Congress president
Sharma also made comments about Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during the heated debate.
When Congress MLAs objected, he issued an apology after Chairperson Sandeep Sharma clarified that he can't name anyone who is not a member of the House.
However, Sharma continued with his allegations against other late Congress leaders and, before apologizing later for his comments.