Congress and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is currently on a tour in the United States, delivering speeches at various events. In his speeches, he has especially targeted BJP, Prime Minister Modi, and RSS. From Texas to Virginia and then Washington, Rahul's statements have caused a political earthquake. Let's explore the recent years' records when Rahul went abroad, and his statements sparked controversies in India.
While addressing the Indian diaspora in Virginia, Rahul stated that there's no need to fear BJP anymore. Taking a strong jab at PM Modi, he remarked that the 56-inch chest and direct connection with God are now things of the past. He also questioned the impartiality of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and cast doubt on BJP's victory in 240 seats.
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BJP has retaliated against Rahul’s statements in the US, questioning how a leader of opposition can defame his own country abroad. Additionally, Rahul cited the Sikh community in his speeches, highlighting that his battle includes demanding the right for Sikhs in India to wear turbans and karas. This too has led to a controversy.
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Rahul Gandhi criticized RSS by stating that it doesn’t understand India. He said RSS undermines languages like Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, and Manipuri. Every state has its own history and tradition, and RSS’s ideology undermines these.
Rahul Travels Abroad, Controversies Erupt at Home
In the past few years, Rahul Gandhi’s foreign tours have often led to controversies.
In May 2022, during a UK tour, he compared the Indian government to Pakistan citing agencies like CBI and ED.
In December 2020, during a tour to Italy, he missed participating in Congress’s Foundation Day, leading to disputes. A few months later, elections in Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and UP saw poor performance from Congress.
In December 2019, during the CAA protests, Rahul Gandhi went to South Korea. His visit was questioned by many Congress leaders.
In October 2019, just 15 days before the Haryana and Maharashtra elections, he went to Cambodia. BJP claimed it was a personal tour to Bangkok, but Congress denied it, stating he went for meditation.
Rahul Gandhi’s recent US visit has become a trending topic since this is his first foreign tour after becoming the Leader of the Opposition. With upcoming elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, his statements have sparked a political storm against BJP, RSS, and PM Modi.
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Controversy Sparked by Reservation Remarks
During his US tour, Rahul Gandhi’s comments on reservation sparked outrage, particularly from BSP leader Mayawati, who accused Congress of plotting to end reservation. Conversely, Rahul Gandhi supported caste-based census, arguing that Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis are not receiving their rightful share in India.
After his comments, both Mayawati and BJP have been critical of Congress. Mayawati claimed Congress’s promise of caste-based census is a ploy to return to power. Rahul, however, assures that if Congress comes to power, a caste-based census will be conducted.
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It should be noted that Rahul Gandhi is repeating internationally what he has consistently said in Indian Parliament and streets. Examining past years' controversies surrounding his statements reveals that they often incite less reaction when made in India, yet BJP continues to claim that he disparages the country when abroad.
