# Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over allegations and flight abroad 2026-08-11T01:08:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of levelling allegations against the government and then fleeing the country. Rijiju made the remarks in response to Gandhi's comments on the Manipur violence and other issues during his overseas visit. The minister, according to DNA India, said Gandhi should face the consequences of his statements rather than escaping abroad. The exchange underscores the ongoing political friction between the BJP and Congress, with both sides trading accusations ahead of the upcoming elections. ## Coverage - dnaindia.com Tags: BJP, Congress, Kiren Rijiju, Manipur, political allegations, Rahul Gandhi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rijiju-slams-rahul-gandhi-over-allegations-and-flight-abroad/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rijiju-slams-rahul-gandhi-over-allegations-and-flight-abroad/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.