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Rahul Gandhi for PM in 2029? Congress MP Manickam Tagore's Claim Triggers BJP's 'No Vacancy' Jibe

WHAT'S THE STORY?

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday made a bold prediction that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha,Rahul Gandhi, would become Prime Minister in 2029,

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saying one of the first changes under his leadership should be ending what he called a “culture of excessive secrecy” in government functioning. Tagore's prediction sparked a political row between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. "Rahul Gandhi will become the prime minister; if he doesn’t, the country will become enslaved," Congress MP Imran Masood told Times Now. Countering the Congress leaders' remarks, the BJP said that there is no vacancy for the post of prime minister. "There is no vacancy for the post of Prime Minister. Rahul Gandhi should contest in Pakistan, where he enjoys greater popularity..." Tom Vadakkan, the national spokesperson for the BJP, told Times Now.

What Manickam Tagore Said


Sharing a news article which stated that the Centre is working on detailed guidelines for serving and retired defence personnel who intend to publish books, following controversy surrounding the unpublished memoir of former Army chief MM Naravane, Tagore said that while national security must be protected, using regulations to silence voices and withhold uncomfortable truth from public is "unjustifiable".

"In 2029, when Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister, one of the guidelines that must change is this culture of excessive secrecy. National security must always be protected. But using rules to silence voices and hide uncomfortable truths from the people of India cannot be justified..." Manickam Tagore posted on X.

"Our armed forces deserve dignity. Our democracy deserves transparency. This is not about politics; it is about the people's right to know. Truth should never need government clearance. Respect Our Soldiers," the post read.



Currently, there is no unified law governing the publication of books by retired Army officers, with separate legal and service rules applying to serving personnel and retirees. The controversy erupted after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi quoted excerpts from the book in Parliament. The Speaker passed a ruling, asking the LoP not to quote unpublished literature. The controversy triggered repeated disruptions in the Lok Sabha.

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