New Delhi, July 21 -- Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh, who met Rahul Gandhi during the Congress protest at Lok Kalyana Marg, on Tuesday accused the Congress leader of going back on his word and said such behaviour is "unfortunate and contrary to every norm of democracy".

In a post on X, Jitendra Singh said it came to light that Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, suddenly sat down for a sit-in protest at a location near Akbar Road with their supporters.

Jitendra Singh said that in view of the dignity of the senior leaders, the government sent him along with the Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan, to the spot to hold talks with them.

He said a request was made to Rahul G...