In a blistering attack, BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena has branded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent statements made abroad as outright anti-national. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur on Wednesday, Meena accused Gandhi of tarnishing India’s global image while on foreign soil.
Meena, a prominent Rajasthan BJP figure known for his fiery rhetoric, didn’t hold back. ‘Rahul Gandhi’s habit of criticizing his own country overseas is nothing short of treasonous,’ he declared. He pointed to Gandhi’s past speeches in the US and UK, where the Congress scion allegedly painted a bleak picture of India’s democracy and governance under the Modi administration.
The controversy erupted after Gandhi’s latest foreign tour, where he reportedly questioned the integrity of Indian elections and institutions. Meena argued that such comments embolden India’s adversaries and demoralize the armed forces. ‘Our soldiers are fighting at borders while Rahul ji undermines national morale from luxury abroad,’ he fumed.
Rajasthan, a key battleground state, has seen heightened political tensions ahead of upcoming polls. Meena’s outburst is seen as part of BJP’s strategy to corner the opposition on nationalism issues. Congress leaders have yet to respond officially, but party insiders dismiss it as routine BJP propaganda.
Meena went further, urging the central government to investigate Gandhi’s foreign funding sources. ‘Who pays for these jaunts? Follow the money trail,’ he demanded. The statement has sparked a social media storm, with #AntiNationalRahul trending nationwide.
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections loom, such exchanges underscore the deepening divide between the ruling BJP and opposition INDIA bloc. Meena concluded by rallying supporters: ‘India first, always. Traitors will be exposed.’ This episode promises more rhetorical fireworks in the months ahead.