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BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Modi, Meloni
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are reaching for easy caricatures. BJP calls Gandhi childish for legitimate political criticism, while Gandhi's 'jokers' line is needlessly personal for a Leader of Opposition. The real test is whether either party sticks to policy debate in the next Parliament session. Voters already know the choice between Modi's strongman image and Gandhi's combative style, the name-calling only distracts from actual governance issues like jobs, prices, and foreign policy results.
Sources (2): deccanherald.com, english.mathrubhumi.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
