Funny: Priyanka as BJP MP seen with ‘National Herald Ki Loot’ bag
In a bizarre and amusing incident, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj made headlines recently when she carried a bag with the words “National Herald Ki Loot” written on it to a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on ‘One Nation One Election’. The phrase, which translates to “loot of National Herald”, is a reference to the long-standing controversy surrounding the Congress party’s ownership of the National Herald newspaper.
The meeting, which was attended by several prominent MPs, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saw the unexpected sight of Bansuri Swaraj carrying a bag with the provocative phrase emblazoned on it. It was Priyanka Gandhi who first reacted to the unusual sight, saying that she found it “funny” and decided to ask Swaraj about the bag.
According to reports, when Priyanka Gandhi approached Swaraj to inquire about the bag, the BJP MP simply smiled in response. The Congress leader’s reaction was a stark contrast to the seriousness with which the issue of National Herald’s ownership has been treated in the past.
For those who may not be aware, the controversy surrounding National Herald dates back to 2010 when the Congress party’s youth wing, the Indian Youth Congress, acquired the newspaper through a series of transactions. The BJP and several other opposition parties have long accused the Congress of misusing its power to acquire the newspaper and have demanded an inquiry into the matter.
Bansuri Swaraj’s decision to carry a bag with the “National Herald Ki Loot” phrase on it has been seen by many as a deliberate attempt to provoke the Congress party and its leaders. The BJP has been critical of the Congress’s handling of the National Herald controversy and has accused the party of using the newspaper to further its own interests.
However, Priyanka Gandhi’s reaction to the incident has been seen by many as a sign that the Congress party is not taking the matter too seriously and is willing to engage in a bit of humor to diffuse the tension. The BJP, on the other hand, has been accused of trying to politicize the issue and use it to garner sympathy from the public.
The incident has also raised questions about the JPC meeting itself and the importance of the ‘One Nation One Election’ debate. The JPC was formed to explore the possibility of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, but the meeting has been marred by controversy and disagreements between the BJP and the Congress.
In a statement, the Congress party said that the BJP’s attempt to politicize the National Herald controversy was a “new low” and an attempt to divert attention from the real issues facing the country. The party also accused the BJP of trying to “misuse” the JPC meeting to spread propaganda and misinformation.
The BJP, on the other hand, has defended Bansuri Swaraj’s decision to carry the bag, saying that it was a legitimate way to highlight the issue of National Herald’s ownership. The party has also accused the Congress of trying to suppress the truth about the newspaper’s acquisition and has demanded a thorough inquiry into the matter.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear – the incident has provided much-needed comic relief in a time when politics has become increasingly serious and divisive. Whether the BJP’s attempt to provoke the Congress party has worked remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the ‘National Herald Ki Loot’ bag has become a talking point in Indian politics and will be remembered for a long time to come.
