New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat reacted sharply to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's recent statement regarding Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, expressing his disappointment and terming the BJP leader's comments as misguided.

Bhagat criticized the BJP for disrespecting the Indian national flag and siding with the British historically, accusing them of suffering from "Nehruphobia" and "Gandhiphobia."

"His party disrespected Tiranga and never hoisted it at their headquarters. They even sided with the British. Nothing is more paradoxical and absurd than this. They are affected by Nehruphobia and Gandhiphobia. They live in a strange frustration," Bhagat said.

Bhagat also suggested that Rijiju seems to be distracte...