Rahul Gandhi Speech on No-Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha: Reactions From BJP, Congress and Other Political Parties

New Delhi, July 20: Congress President Rahul Gandhi created history of sorts when he hugged Prime Minister Narendra Modi after completing his speech on the No-Confidence motion in the Lok Sabha against the Narendra Modi led NDA government. Though Gandhi spoke on a range of issues, it was his dramatic hug that has stolen the limelight. So much so that the Congress President's hug has given rise to innumerable memes and jokes on Twitter.

But if you thought that the Congress President stopped at that, you are wrong. Rahul Gandhi was also caught on the camera winking in the Lok Sabha. Though many found his act amusing, political leaders across parties are giving their reactions on Rahul's gesture of love and affection

Union Minister and BJP leader Ananth Kumar, criticised the Congress President for his act and called Gandhi "childish." Check what he said while talking to  news agency ANI: 

BJP MP from Chandigarh, Kirron Kher, siad that "Rahul Gandhi should be ashamed, he can't target our ministers without any proof." Here's her full statement:

Union Minister Harsimran Kaur Badal went to the extent of saying that Rahul was not in his senses and said that she asked her "what was he on?"

Ahmed Patel of the Congress came to the rescue of Rahul and said that "I think it's going to be tough for them to answer his questions, it was a very good speech."

Shashi Tharoor called Rahul Gandhi's speech as astonishing and game changing. Check his tweet below:

Rahul Gandhi also found some support from leaders of other parties. One such leader who supported the Congress President is Anandrao Adsul, from the Shiv Sena, which is part of the NDA. "The topics that Rahul Gandhi had raised today, did had some base. The image that PM Modi and BJP govt have created can be damaged with such allegations," said Adsul:

"Oh that wink my friend! Hit them hard where it hurts," tweeted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, and congratulated the Congress President for "unearthing the lies". Check out his tweet:

Rahul Gandhi, in his speech in the No-Confidence motion against the Narendra Modi led NDA government, cornered the government on a number of issues and especially the Rafale Missile deal. The BJP has moved a Privilege Motion against Rahul Gandhi and said that Gandhi's speech was full of lies and misinformation.

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