Rahul Gandhi Accused of Pushing Pregnant Journalist During Protest BJP Slams Act

In a major political controversy that has sparked a heated debate across the country, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been accused of pushing and misbehaving with a pregnant journalist during a protest. The allegations were leveled by several prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who claimed that the journalist was injured during the incident and had to be admitted to a hospital for medical treatment. The incident reportedly took place on Monday while the journalist was performing her professional duties and covering a protest organized by the opposition parties.

Details of the Alleged Incident and Victim

The journalist at the center of this controversy has been identified as Richa Parashar, while according to the details provided by BJP leaders, Richa Parashar is three months pregnant. The incident occurred during the chaos of a protest where Rahul Gandhi was present, while it's alleged that during the movement of the crowd and the political demonstration, Rahul Gandhi pushed the journalist, causing her to fall and sustain serious injuries. The physical altercation has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of media professionals, especially women, while covering political events. Following the incident, Richa Parashar was rushed to a medical facility where she's currently undergoing treatment for her injuries.

BJP MLA Umang Bajaj Condemns the Act

BJP MLA Umang Bajaj has come forward to strongly condemn the incident and has raised serious questions about Rahul Gandhi's conduct. Bajaj stated that after seeing the condition of the female journalist, it's clear that Rahul Gandhi has committed a shameful act. He expressed his deep disappointment, noting the irony in Rahul Gandhi's public stance on social issues. Bajaj remarked that it's highly condemnable for a person who frequently talks about 'smashing patriarchy' to behave in such a manner with a female journalist who was simply doing her job. The MLA emphasized that the actions of a public representative should reflect respect and accountability, which he claims were missing in this instance.

Immediate Response and Hospital Visit

Providing further details about the aftermath of the incident, BJP MLA Umang Bajaj mentioned that he received information about the mistreatment of journalist Richa Parashar at around 10:00 PM. Being the local MLA, he immediately reached the hospital to check on her well-being. He was accompanied by other BJP leaders, including Pradeep Bhandari, Rajesh Bhatia, and the local Mandal President. Bajaj ensured that the journalist received the necessary medical attention and was properly admitted to the hospital, while he reiterated that the duty of a public representative is to answer the questions of journalists, not to engage in physical scuffles or push them to the ground.

Contradiction in Words and Actions

Umang Bajaj further criticized Rahul Gandhi by pointing out the contradiction between his words and his actions. He stated that today's incident has completely reversed the narrative of respecting women that Rahul Gandhi often promotes through his 'smash patriarchy' statements. Bajaj suggested that the youth of the country should understand that mere words hold no meaning if they aren't backed by appropriate actions. He argued that the way the journalist was treated is a direct violation of the principles that the Congress leader claims to stand for.

Journalist Richa Parashar's Account

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), which shows a conversation with the injured journalist, Richa Parashar, at the hospital. In the video, the journalist narrates her ordeal and directly accuses Rahul Gandhi of physical misconduct. She alleged that Rahul Gandhi grabbed her by the arm and pushed her, which resulted in her falling down and sustaining severe injuries. She also mentioned that her fellow cameraman was subjected to pushing and shoving during the incident. The video has been widely circulated as evidence of the alleged manhandling.

Pradeep Bhandari's Strong Allegations

In his post, Pradeep Bhandari used strong language to describe the incident, while he wrote that Richa Parashar, a 3-month pregnant journalist, was beaten by Rahul Gandhi while she was covering the protest. He stated that the fact that a female journalist is now hospitalized shows the true nature of the Congress leader. Bhandari went on to call Rahul Gandhi a 'goon' and described his slogan of 'smash patriarchy' as hollow and meaningless, while these allegations have added fuel to the ongoing political fire between the BJP and the Congress.

Current Status and Lack of Response

As of now, these allegations have not been independently verified by third-party sources. The Congress party has not yet issued an official response or reaction to the serious charges leveled against Rahul Gandhi. The situation remains tense as the BJP continues to demand accountability for the treatment of the journalist. The health status of Richa Parashar is being monitored, and the political fallout from this incident is expected to continue in the coming days.

3 month pregnant Female journalist Richa Parashar was thrashed by Rahul Gandhi when she was covering her protest! Female journalist is admitted in the hospital, and she recounts the horrror! Every person should listen to this horror to know how big a goon Rahul Gandhi is& how hollow is his slogan Smash The Patriachy!

— Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) October 12, 2026