The recent inauguration of the new Parliament building in India has sparked a war of words between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The RJD, a political party based in Bihar, compared the architecture of the new building to a coffin, criticizing its design. The BJP swiftly responded, stating that the people of the country would bury the RJD in a similar coffin during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building, the RJD took to Twitter to express their disapproval. They shared a tweet featuring a picture of a coffin alongside the new legislature building, questioning the significance of the design choice. The party’s intention was to portray the new building in a negative light.
The BJP spokesperson, Gaurav Bhatia, retaliated strongly to the RJD’s criticism. He stated that the people of the country would not allow the RJD the opportunity to enter the new “temple of democracy” and that they would bury the RJD in the same metaphorical coffin during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Bhatia emphasized that the parliament building belongs to the entire country, while the coffin was a symbol associated with the RJD.
Bhatia further commented on the historic significance of the inauguration and criticized parties like the RJD for consistently expressing their grievances. He insinuated that such opposition parties would continue to raise objections, despite the occasion being a milestone moment for the nation.
The exchange of words between the RJD and the BJP reflects the intense political atmosphere in India as parties seek to establish their positions and appeal to voters. The rhetoric used by both parties highlights the competitive nature of Indian politics, with each side attempting to gain an advantage and assert their dominance.
It remains to be seen how this verbal duel will impact the political landscape in Bihar and India as a whole. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls will ultimately determine the electorate’s response to such exchanges and the fate of political parties involved.