Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput
NEW DELHI: BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were injured in a scuffle at the new Parliament building on December 19, were discharged from the hospital Monday morning. Dr Ajay Shukla, RML medical superintendent said, “Both the MPs were discharged in the morning. Their blood pressure is under control now, and they have been kept on SOS medication. Follow-ups on their health will continue.”
Earlier, Dr Shukla had told TOI, that Sarangi suffered a deep cut on his forehead, while Rajput fell unconscious due to elevated blood pressure during the confrontation.
The ruckus unfolded at the Makar Dwar entrance just before the Houses were set to convene at 11am. A group of BJP MPs had gathered to protest Congress’s alleged disrespect toward architect of Constitution Dr BR Ambedkar.
As Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi approached, he attempted to walk through the gathering, leading to a scuffle.
Sarangi, the 70-year-old MP from Balasore, Odisha, claimed that Rahul shoved Mukesh Rajput, causing both MPs to fall. Sarangi sustained injuries to his forehead and knee during the incident. They were later admitted to ICU in Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of physical aggression, calling his actions “goonish.” In response, Congress MPs filed complaints, alleging that Rahul was manhandled by three BJP MPs.
The grand old party also claimed that BJP members had shoved party president Mallikarjun Kharge during the clash.
The incident erupted tensions between the two parties, with both sides trading accusations of misconduct. PTI reported that
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
has since banned demonstrations at all Parliament entrances in an attempt to prevent further clashes.
