By B S Reporter
Once again Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot comes out strong in defence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is being questioned by Delhi Police for his remarks related to rape and sexual assault made in Kashmir during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Delhi Police team queried Gandhi at his residence over his remark that ‘women are still being sexually assaulted' and asked him to provide information about the “victims” to take up their complaints,
Terming this as a fascist act, Gehlot lambasted the action of police and said the move was a clear case of “vendetta, intimidation and harassment” to create an atmosphere against the former Congress chief.
Drawing a parallel with Adolf Hitler, the infamous dictator, Gehlot said that Hilter was quite popular initially.
“But only after that, situation changed in Germany. Today, they have created the fear of ED, CBI, I-T everywhere. Constitutional institutions like the judiciary and Election Commission are under pressure. Where is democracy then?” he asked.
Gehlot warned that the central dispensation was setting a bad precedent by registering cases on statements of opposition leaders made during political campaigns, adding that the BJP leaders, including Union ministers, could face similar action over remarks made in states not ruled by it. “Sunday's incident is not an ordinary episode. People of the country are watching it and will not forgive you. They are fascist people,” Gehlot said.
He said the police arrived at Gandhi's residence on Amit Shah's order. “Without Amit Shah's order, it is not possible that police could show such audacity to enter the house of a national leader without any reason.
Rahul Gandhi said that he has received the notice and he will reply to it but still, the police went to his house.
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