Overview
- The defence minister accused Rahul Gandhi of demanding reservation in the armed forces and warned such a move would create anarchy.
- Rajnath Singh said the military should not be dragged into politics and described soldiers’ sole creed as “Sainya Dharma.”
- He also criticized Gandhi for alleging “vote theft” by the Election Commission, calling it an unfounded attack on constitutional bodies.
- Rahul Gandhi had told Bihar rallies that 10% of the population controls key institutions and that marginalized groups lack representation.
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother and mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an “apmaan mantralaya” jibe, saying Rahul did not insult the Army.