Gandhi’s Jaitley Claim Sparks Political Firestorm
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegation that the late Arun Jaitley threatened him over his opposition to the farm laws has ignited a major political controversy. Gandhi’s statement, made on August 2nd, 2025, paints a picture of intimidation during the crucial legislative process.
The BJP has vehemently rejected Gandhi’s claim. Rohan Jaitley, son of the late Arun Jaitley, led the party’s counter-offensive, highlighting the factual impossibility of the threat given his father’s death in 2019 and the farm laws’ enactment in 2020.
The BJP has accused Gandhi of deliberately spreading misinformation, demanding a public apology for what it terms a “baseless and defamatory” statement. The party is calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.
This latest exchange further intensifies the already fraught political climate, particularly as the nation gears up for upcoming state elections. The controversy underscores the deep divisions surrounding the contentious farm laws and raises questions about the standards of political discourse in the country.
