Rahul Gandhi alleged that Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, sparking a strong rebuttal from Jaitley's son, Rohan. Rohan Jaitley refuted Gandhi's claim, stating his father passed away before the laws were introduced and emphasized his democratic nature. He also urged Gandhi to be cautious when speaking about deceased figures, referencing a similar incident involving Manohar Parrikar.
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