‘Just wanted to open his eyes’: Congress Ajay Rai defended ‘Toy Rafael’ Jib in Rajnath Singh. Bharat News

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai defended his “toy Rafael” Jib at the Center, stating that his intention was to urge Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to take decisive action against terrorism after the Pahgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
Following clarification, BJP leaders criticized Rai for allegedly reducing military morale.
Rai said, “This is the time to respond to those who killed our people in Pahgam. When the Defense Minister went to get delivery of Rafael, he hung lemon-women on Rafael.”
He said, “I only wanted to open his eyes and show him that the people of the country want action against terrorism. Strict action should be taken against the terrorists, and those supporting them should be abolished,” he said.
Earlier, Rai made a toy Rafale aircraft decorated with lemon and chilli after displaying a toy Rafale aircraft, mocked the government’s purchase. Rafael Jets Claiming that they were sitting in the hangar only with traditional ward-off-e -ville decorations.
“Terrorist activities have increased in the country, and people are suffering because of this. Our youth lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. But this government, which talks a lot and says they will crush the terrorists – they bring Rafael, but they are in their hangars with chilli and lemon. They take action against terrorists.” Rai said.
Reference to Lemon and Chilli was mocked by Rajnath Singh’s 2019 traditional ceremony during India’s first Rafale Jet acquisition in France, where he performed “Pooja” by placing a lemon under the wheels of the aircraft and a coconut on the top.
‘Graduate crime to support Pakistan’
Following Rai’s comments, BJP leaders alleged that his comments suggested a serious crime to support Pakistan.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey posted on X, “Look at Ajay Rai, who made headlines in Pakistani newspapers and channels.
BJP leader Tarun Chugh also slammed the Congress, alleging that it was deliberately targeted the armed forces.
“The Congress party is unfortunately running a calculated conspiracy to demolish India’s brave security forces. The weapons and weapons that our soldiers are being used to defend the nation are being mocked by the Congress. By doing this, they are committing serious crimes of supporting Pakistan.