Rahul Gandhi’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has a new matter of debate. BJP claimed that Gandhi who left on a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra wanted a ceremonial send off and asked the Chinese Ambassador to see him off. This was stated by BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra while addressing a press conference. He also said that the ambassador sought permission in writing to the Ministry of External Affairs so that the ceremonial lounge at the Indira Gandhi International Airport could be used for giving him a ceremonial see off in the presence of the Ambassador and other diplomats of that country. Know more.
BJP spokesperson Patra said that Ministry of External Affairs did not respond to thus demand. He also asked why a Chinese Ambassador should see off an Indian politician. There is no such protocol. He called it a serious matter and wanted answers from Congress. He said that why such kind of demand made from the Chinese envoy.
Congress discarded BJP’s allegations
On this allegation, Congress spokesperson said that BJP was insulting the abode of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati by saying all this. The party further called that this showcased that hateful mindset BJP and its leaders. Congress also slammed BJP for calling this auspicious yatra ‘honeymoon tourism’.
Sambit Patra questions Congress and China’s connection
He recalled that former Congress President Sonia Gandhi got invitation for the inauguration of the Beijing Olympics. In fact, she was not holding any position at that time. He added that Chinese Ambassador came to airport to see off the whole family.
