“Rahul Was Coming Towards Me After Losing His Temper”: Bittu on Face-Off with Congress Leader

New Delhi — Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday spoke out about his recent face-off with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the Congress MP appeared to be approaching him “after losing his temper” during a heated exchange.

The incident reportedly took place during a political interaction that quickly escalated into a verbal confrontation between the two leaders. According to Bittu, tensions flared following sharp remarks exchanged between members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.

“Rahul was coming towards me after losing his temper,” Bittu alleged while speaking to reporters. He maintained that he stood his ground and did not provoke the situation, asserting that the Congress leader’s reaction was unwarranted.

Political Reactions and Support

Bittu, who was previously associated with the Congress before joining the BJP, also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders for standing by him during the controversy.

“I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership for supporting me. The party has always stood firmly with its workers and leaders,” he said.

He further accused the Congress of resorting to aggressive tactics instead of engaging in constructive debate. The remarks are likely to intensify the ongoing political rivalry between the BJP and the Congress, particularly ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

Congress Response

While the Congress has not officially released a detailed statement regarding Bittu’s allegations, party leaders have dismissed the claims, suggesting that the ruling party is attempting to create unnecessary controversy.

Political observers say the episode reflects the increasingly combative tone of political discourse in Parliament and on public platforms, where exchanges between leaders often become heated.

Background

Ravneet Singh Bittu, a prominent political figure from Punjab, switched allegiance from the Congress to the BJP ahead of the 2024 general elections and currently serves as a Union Minister of State. His political shift had already drawn sharp criticism from his former party colleagues.

The latest face-off with Rahul Gandhi has once again brought him into the political spotlight, adding fuel to the ongoing war of words between the two major national parties.

As political tensions continue to rise, both sides appear set to leverage the episode to rally their respective support bases.