New Delhi, 10 March (H.S.): m Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi hailed brother Rahul Gandhi as a fearless opposition figure Tuesday after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned his Leader of Opposition credentials during Lok Sabha debate on removing the Speaker.

Rijiju remarked Rahul lacks seriousness, suggesting Priyanka would excel as opposition head instead—prompting her amused smile. He then cited Nehru's democracy quote, drawing Priyanka's riposte.

Rising, Priyanka quipped her smile stemmed from BJP invoking Nehru—whom they routinely criticize—on strengthening democracy. She asserted Rahul is the sole leader unbowed before power in 12 years, boldly voicing truth in Parliament, discomforting the government. This unyielding candor, she said, defines his greatest strength.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar