# BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Modi, Meloni 2026-08-13T20:09:24+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the BJP-RSS a 'bunch of jokers' and said the party has no understanding of India. He also criticised PM Modi's foreign policy, accusing him of spending time 'hugging world leaders' instead of working for the country. The remarks came at the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention in New Delhi on Thursday. The BJP immediately hit back, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi saying on X: 'Rahul Gandhi, when will you grow up?' and accusing him of mocking millions of voters. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra described the language as 'uncultured and indecent' and said it lowered the dignity of the Leader of Opposition's office. Several BJP leaders also objected to Gandhi's reference to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: BJP-Congress clash, political remarks, Pralhad Joshi, Prime Minister Modi, Rahul Gandhi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhi-for-calling-pm-modi-clowns/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhi-for-calling-pm-modi-clowns/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.