India, Dec. 3 -- The BJP on Tuesday slammed Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Renuka Chowdhury for their remarks on the row over bringing a dog into the Parliament complex, alleging that they did not just hurt the decorum and dignity of Parliament but also insulted all MPs, security personnel, officers and other staff working there.

A day after Chowdhury stoked a controversy with her remarks that "those sitting inside bite, dogs don't", after some MPs objected to her bringing a rescued stray dog in her car in the Parliament complex, Rahul Gandhi, during an informal chat with reporters on Tuesday, said that pets are not allowed outside but "inside" and gestured towards the Parliament building.

Reacting sharply, BJP MP and national spokespe...