New Delhi: A political slugfest erupted after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi decided to pay a visit to 'Sadaiv Atal', days after party leader Gaurav Pandhi termed BJP icon Atal Bihari Vajpayee a 'Bitish informer' during India's freedom struggle.

'corruption kneeling before honesty': political slugfest over rahul gandhi's visit to 'sadaiv atal'
'corruption kneeling before honesty': political slugfest over rahul gandhi's visit to 'sadaiv atal'© Provided by Times Now

Gaurav Pandhi said Vajpayee boycotted the Quit India Movement and worked as a “British Informer" reporting against those who participated in the movement.

His remark drew widespread criticism from BJP leaders who condemned the statement and demanded an apology. The BJP leaders also slammed Rahul Gandhi's visit to the memorial.

Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi visited 'Sadaiv Atal' to pay tributes at the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.