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The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred when suspended MPs and Rahul Gandhi were posing for a video on the steps of Parliament
Rahul Gandhi offered a handshake to Ravneet Bittu, who refused it. (Screenshot)
“Hello, my traitor friend"—Rahul Gandhi’s remark in Parliament on Wednesday triggered a war of words between him and Union minister Ravneet Bittu, who termed him “desh ke dushman" (enemy of the country).
The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred when suspended MPs and Rahul Gandhi were posing for a video on the steps of Parliament. Taking a jibe at the group, Bittu—a former Congress MP—said: “Ye Kargil ki jung jeet ke aaye hain [seems like they have the won the Kargil war]."
Responding to the swipe, Gandhi said: “Here is a traitor walking right by." As Bittu walked up to the group, Gandhi repeated his charge, saying: “Take a look at the face. That’s what he looks like." He then added “hello brother" and offered a handshake which Bittu refused, calling him ‘Desh ke Dushman’.
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February 04, 2026, 11:52 IST
News politics 'My Traitor Friend': Rahul Gandhi's Swipe At Ex-Aide Ravneet Bittu Draws 'Nation's Enemy' Retort
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