PM Modi Calls Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Gaddar’ Remark an Insult to Sikhs, Sparks Big Political Storm

New Delhi[India] February 05: The political heat inside and outside Parliament rose sharply after Rahul Gandhi called Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a “gaddar”. The comment was made during protests over the suspension of MPs near the Makar Dwar. Many present heard it clearly. Videos spread fast. Questions followed faster. Was this just anger in the moment or something deeper? The word “gaddar” is not simple. For many Sikhs, it carries heavy pain. This is where the issue stopped being only political and became emotional for an entire community.

PM Modi’s Strong Reply and Sikh Sentiment

PM Narendra Modi reacted strongly in the Rajya Sabha & said the remark was not just against one person. But it is an insult to the Sikh community and their Gurus and he pointed out that Rahul Gandhi did not use such words for others who left Congress. Why only this MP? Modi linked the comment to old wounds. He said Sikhs have a long history of sacrifice for the nation. Calling a Sikh leader a traitor hurts deeply. Many MPs nodded. Some clapped. The tone was firm and clearly emotional.

History Behind the Painful Word ‘Gaddar’

Why did this one word create such anger? For Sikhs, history explains it. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi in 1984, many Sikhs were wrongly branded as traitors & this led to fear, violence, and the anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. Operation Blue Star is also part of this memory. Experts say words like “gaddar” reopen old scars. Even today, families remember that time with pain. That is why leaders are expected to speak carefully. One careless word can bring back decades of trauma.

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Bittu and Rahul’s Heated Exchange

Ravneet Singh Bittu did not stay silent. He replied by calling Rahul Gandhi “desh ka dushman”. Later, he asked why he was singled out. He reminded people of his family history. His grandfather Beant Singh was killed during Punjab’s terror years. Bittu said he left Congress due to ideological differences. Congress leaders hit back. Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring said Bittu betrayed the party that made him MP three times & social media turned into a battlefield. Who was right? Opinions were sharply divided.

Public Reactions & Political Impact

People reacted strongly online. Many users said leaders should avoid such words in public life. Some supported PM Modi’s stand, calling it a matter of respect for Sikhs. Others backed Rahul Gandhi, saying the remark was political, not religious. Analysts believe this issue may affect Punjab politics deeply. Questions are still being asked. Should protests allow such language? Can anger excuse sensitive words? One thing is clear. This controversy is not ending soon. The word “gaddar” has changed the political conversation.