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Last Updated:<\/span>August 02, 2025, 17:25 IST<\/time><\/p>\nRahul Gandhi claimed late Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, sparking BJP’s backlash. BJP leaders called Gandhi’s remarks false, noting Jaitley died in 2019.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the party’s Annual Legal Conclave, in New Delhi (PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stirred a massive political row after he claimed that former Union Minister late Arun Jaitley had threatened him for opposing the now-scrapped farm laws.<\/p>\nThe BJP soon flagged the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition\u2019s bizarre claim as \u201cfake news” and asked him to stick to facts instead of rewriting timelines to \u201csuit narratives”.<\/p>\nNotably, the contentious three farm laws were introduced by the Centre in June 2020 as an ordinance, nearly a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s death in August 2019, after a prolonged illness.<\/p>\nWhat Rahul Gandhi Claimed?<\/h3>\nWhile addressing the Annual Legal Conclave 2025 earlier today, the Congress leader claimed that the government had sent the BJP stalwart to \u2018threaten\u2019 him for opposing the farm laws.<\/p>\n\u201cI remember when I was fighting the farm laws, Arun Jaitley ji was sent to me to threaten me. He told me, \u2018If you carry on opposing the govt, fighting the farm laws, we will have to act against you\u2019. I looked at him and said, \u2018I don\u2019t think you have an idea who you are talking to\u2019,” Gandhi said.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi: At the Annual Legal Conclave- 2025, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, \u201cI remember when I was fighting the farm laws, Arun Jaitley ji was sent to me to threaten me. He told me \u201cif you carry on opposing the govt, fighting the farm laws, we will have\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8RJWmHo9fE<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP\u2019s Response<\/h3>\nRahul Gandhi\u2019s remarks drew the BJP\u2019s ire, who demanded a public apology for his \u201cnew lie”.<\/p>\nUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Congress leader for pressing baseless allegations at a person who is no more alive. She further said that his remarks against Arun Jaitley are despicable.<\/p>\n\u201cIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable. India needs a strong opposition party. An irresponsible leadership hurts his party @INCIndia and the country. But does he care?,” she said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\nIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi<\/a>, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable.India needs\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/QZKZX4BdUP<\/a>\u2014 Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition for disrespecting Arun Jaitley.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi has completely shredded all standards of decorum in public life. Former Union Minister and senior leader, the late Arun Jaitley ji, is no longer among us. However, Rahul Gandhi\u2019s immature and childish, hateful mentality has insensitively spread lies in the name of the late Arun Jaitley ji to further his own agenda, disregarding the facts related to the agricultural laws,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the party’s Annual Legal Conclave, in New Delhi (PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stirred a massive political row after he claimed that former Union Minister late Arun Jaitley had threatened him for opposing the now-scrapped farm laws.<\/p>\n
The BJP soon flagged the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition\u2019s bizarre claim as \u201cfake news” and asked him to stick to facts instead of rewriting timelines to \u201csuit narratives”.<\/p>\n
Notably, the contentious three farm laws were introduced by the Centre in June 2020 as an ordinance, nearly a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s death in August 2019, after a prolonged illness.<\/p>\n
While addressing the Annual Legal Conclave 2025 earlier today, the Congress leader claimed that the government had sent the BJP stalwart to \u2018threaten\u2019 him for opposing the farm laws.<\/p>\n
\u201cI remember when I was fighting the farm laws, Arun Jaitley ji was sent to me to threaten me. He told me, \u2018If you carry on opposing the govt, fighting the farm laws, we will have to act against you\u2019. I looked at him and said, \u2018I don\u2019t think you have an idea who you are talking to\u2019,” Gandhi said.<\/p>\n
\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi: At the Annual Legal Conclave- 2025, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, \u201cI remember when I was fighting the farm laws, Arun Jaitley ji was sent to me to threaten me. He told me \u201cif you carry on opposing the govt, fighting the farm laws, we will have\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8RJWmHo9fE<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP\u2019s Response<\/h3>\nRahul Gandhi\u2019s remarks drew the BJP\u2019s ire, who demanded a public apology for his \u201cnew lie”.<\/p>\nUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Congress leader for pressing baseless allegations at a person who is no more alive. She further said that his remarks against Arun Jaitley are despicable.<\/p>\n\u201cIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable. India needs a strong opposition party. An irresponsible leadership hurts his party @INCIndia and the country. But does he care?,” she said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\nIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi<\/a>, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable.India needs\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/QZKZX4BdUP<\/a>\u2014 Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition for disrespecting Arun Jaitley.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi has completely shredded all standards of decorum in public life. Former Union Minister and senior leader, the late Arun Jaitley ji, is no longer among us. However, Rahul Gandhi\u2019s immature and childish, hateful mentality has insensitively spread lies in the name of the late Arun Jaitley ji to further his own agenda, disregarding the facts related to the agricultural laws,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi: At the Annual Legal Conclave- 2025, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, \u201cI remember when I was fighting the farm laws, Arun Jaitley ji was sent to me to threaten me. He told me \u201cif you carry on opposing the govt, fighting the farm laws, we will have\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8RJWmHo9fE<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP\u2019s Response<\/h3>\nRahul Gandhi\u2019s remarks drew the BJP\u2019s ire, who demanded a public apology for his \u201cnew lie”.<\/p>\nUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Congress leader for pressing baseless allegations at a person who is no more alive. She further said that his remarks against Arun Jaitley are despicable.<\/p>\n\u201cIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable. India needs a strong opposition party. An irresponsible leadership hurts his party @INCIndia and the country. But does he care?,” she said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\nIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi<\/a>, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable.India needs\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/QZKZX4BdUP<\/a>\u2014 Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition for disrespecting Arun Jaitley.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi has completely shredded all standards of decorum in public life. Former Union Minister and senior leader, the late Arun Jaitley ji, is no longer among us. However, Rahul Gandhi\u2019s immature and childish, hateful mentality has insensitively spread lies in the name of the late Arun Jaitley ji to further his own agenda, disregarding the facts related to the agricultural laws,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rahul Gandhi\u2019s remarks drew the BJP\u2019s ire, who demanded a public apology for his \u201cnew lie”.<\/p>\n
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Congress leader for pressing baseless allegations at a person who is no more alive. She further said that his remarks against Arun Jaitley are despicable.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable. India needs a strong opposition party. An irresponsible leadership hurts his party @INCIndia and the country. But does he care?,” she said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
\nIf irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi<\/a>, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable.India needs\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/QZKZX4BdUP<\/a>\u2014 Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition for disrespecting Arun Jaitley.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi has completely shredded all standards of decorum in public life. Former Union Minister and senior leader, the late Arun Jaitley ji, is no longer among us. However, Rahul Gandhi\u2019s immature and childish, hateful mentality has insensitively spread lies in the name of the late Arun Jaitley ji to further his own agenda, disregarding the facts related to the agricultural laws,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If irresponsibility has a face, it is @RahulGandhi<\/a>, Leader of Opposition in LS. To throw baseless allegations at people in public life, even those who are no longer with us, is becoming a personality trait in him. His remarks on late Shri. Arun Jaitley is despicable.India needs\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/QZKZX4BdUP<\/a>\u2014 Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition for disrespecting Arun Jaitley.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi has completely shredded all standards of decorum in public life. Former Union Minister and senior leader, the late Arun Jaitley ji, is no longer among us. However, Rahul Gandhi\u2019s immature and childish, hateful mentality has insensitively spread lies in the name of the late Arun Jaitley ji to further his own agenda, disregarding the facts related to the agricultural laws,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition for disrespecting Arun Jaitley.<\/p>\n
\u201cRahul Gandhi has completely shredded all standards of decorum in public life. Former Union Minister and senior leader, the late Arun Jaitley ji, is no longer among us. However, Rahul Gandhi\u2019s immature and childish, hateful mentality has insensitively spread lies in the name of the late Arun Jaitley ji to further his own agenda, disregarding the facts related to the agricultural laws,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
\n\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0935\u091c\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u0928\u0924\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u092e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0924\u093e\u0930-\u0924\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0920 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935. \u0905\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u091c\u0947\u091f\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u0940 \u0905\u092c \u0939\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092c\u0940\u091a \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964 \u092e\u0917\u0930, \u0930\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0932 \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0930\u093f\u092a\u0915\u094d\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0947 \u092d\u0930\u0940 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0938\u093f\u0915\u0924\u093e \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u0941\u0921\u093c\u0947 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0915\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947\u2026\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\nBJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s language is miles away from that of a dignified person; he has forgotten how to speak and conduct himself on a public platform! For this shameful and condemnable language, Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologize to Jaitley ji, his family, and his supporters,” he added.<\/p>\n
BJP MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress and lies can\u2019t be separated. He further urged him to apologise for his blatant remarks.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who earned immense respect across parties\u2026 Farm laws came a year after Arun Jaitley\u2019s demise. Rahul Gandhi is facing defamation cases in several courts; he has apologised on several occasions. Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Arun Jaitley\u2019s family, the BJP, and the people of the country,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to threaten me for opposing farm laws\u2019 statement, BJP MP Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur<\/a>) says, \u201cCongress and lies can\u2019t be separated. The only truth about Congress is that they always lie. Arjun Jaitley ji was a leader who\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UDHaBEyKJd<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | Patna: \u201c\u2026This is a blatant lie what he (Rahul Gandhi) has said about such a respected leader who was Finance Minister and is no longer among us,” says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad<\/a>) on Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Arun Jaitley ji was sent to intimidate me for opposing farm\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FngKuBh5MQ<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIn a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In a swift rebuttal, BJP IT Cell chief Malviya said, \u201cRahul Gandhi claims that Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to the 2020 farm laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight \u2014 Arun Jaitley ji passed away on August, 24 2019.”<\/p>\n
\u201cThe draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2020. The laws were enacted in September 2020,” he said, adding any discussion, whether in support or opposition of the Bill, began after \u201cthese developments”.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo suggest Arun Jaitley ji approached him for anything at all is factually incorrect and misleading,” Malviya said, adding, “Let\u2019s stick to facts and not rewrite timelines to suit narratives,” he added.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udea8 Fake News Alert \ud83d\udea8Rahul Gandhi claims that Shri Arun Jaitley approached him to water down his opposition to 2020 Farm Laws. Let\u2019s set the record straight:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Arun Jaitley ji passed away on 24 August 2019.\ud83d\udccd The draft Farm Bills were brought to the Union Cabinet on 3 June\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/aCGmcnf4mc<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRohan Jaitley Fact Checks Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\nArun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Three Farm Laws<\/h3>\nThe Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\nThey were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Arun Jaitley\u2019s son Rohan Jaitley also took to X and slammed Gandhi over his remarks, asking the Congress leader to \u201clet the departed Rest in Peace”.<\/p>\n
\u201cRahul Gandhi now claims my late father, Arun Jaitley, threatened him over the farm laws. Let me remind him, my father passed away in 2019. The farm laws were introduced in 2020,” he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore importantly, it was not in my father\u2019s nature to threaten anyone over an opposing view. He was a staunch democrat and always believed in building consensus,” Rohan Jaitley added.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf at all such a situation was to occur, as it often does in politics, he would invite free and open discussions to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to all. That was simply who he was and that remains his legacy today. I would appreciate Rahul Gandhi being mindful while speaking of those not with us. He attempted something similar with Manohar Parrikar ji, politicising his final days which was in equally poor taste,” he added.<\/p>\n
The Farmers\u2019 Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, were introduced in June 2020 as ordinances and were later passed in Parliament in September 2020.<\/p>\n
They were repealed in November 2021 after massive protests by some farmers on the borders of the national capital.<\/p>\n
(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Stick To Facts\u2019: BJP Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s Claim Of Arun Jaitley Threatening Him, Demands Apology<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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