Rahul Gandhi was also attacked earlier this year for his visit abroad. (Archive)
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- Rahul Gandhi went abroad for a short personal visit on Sunday.
- He has gone to see his grandmother, said KC Venugopal today
- The BJP often attacks Gandhi for his trips abroad
New Delhi:
The leader of Congress, Rahul Gandhi, who is abroad, was attacked by the BJP who attacked him for his trip abroad as the party celebrated its 136th Foundation Day today. “The leader of Congress, Rahul Gandhi, has gone abroad for a short personal visit and will be away for a few days,” party spokesman Randeep Surjewala said on Sunday.
Surjewala said today that the BJP should have no objection to Gandhi visiting a sick relative.
“Rahul Gandhi has gone out on a short personal visit to meet a sick relative, who is seriously ill. He has not gone on vacation. He also meets his maternal grandmother at this time of year, every year. I don’t think the BJP I should object to my visiting a sick family member, “he said, according to the PTI news agency.
His trip abroad comes shortly after the party’s top leaders met about a week ago, including those who have called for radical organizational changes due to poor electoral performance. While Gandhi told the leaders at the meeting that he is “ready to work for the party as he wishes,” sources have told NDTV that he is firm in his decision not to return as party chairman.
This morning, Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra avoided answering questions about Brother Rahul while speaking to reporters amid the celebrations at the Delhi headquarters.
The head of Congress, Sonia Gandhi, was also not present when the main leader AK Antony raised the party flag to commemorate the event. “There could be 101 reasons for your absence. We don’t want to speculate. If you accepted a call it must be for a valid reason … Priyanka Hee He’s here, “Salman Khurshid told reporters, speaking about Gandhi.
Attacking Rahul Gandhi, Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted this morning in Hindi: “Congress celebrates its 136th Foundation Day here and Rahul Gandhi has disappeared.”
“It is so unfortunate for Congress that the person who has been its president and is also considered for office is absent on the day the party was founded. Nobody knows what country he is in. His absence raises several questions about him and his part.” . “he said later.
“Rahul Gandhi has gone to see his grandmother. Is he wrong? Everyone has the right to make personal visits. The BJP is indulging in low-level politics. They are targeting Rahul Gandhi because they want to target only one leader.” said the Secretary General of Congress. KC Venugopal said today. The PTI news agency on Sunday quoted sources as saying Gandhi left for Milan in Italy on a Qatar Airways flight in the morning.
The BJP often addresses Gandhi on his travels abroad, especially with reference to Italy, home to his mother’s family. Earlier this year, the BJP had targeted Wayanad Congress deputy in Kerala and his mother Sonia after a trip abroad. In parliament, the BJP MPs stressed that both “should be tested for the coronavirus as they have just returned from Italy and may end up spreading it”, causing such a commotion in Lok Sabha.
Meanwhile, various congressional leaders, including Gandhi, shared tweets on the party’s founding day.
“Congress is committed to the welfare of the nation. Today, on the occasion of Foundation Day, we reiterate our commitment to truth and equality. Jai Hind,” Gandhi tweeted in Hindi along with a video.
The All India Congressional Committee (AICC) has asked all its state units to observe the founding day of the party through various campaigns including organizing “Tiranga Yatras” and conducting a campaign on social media. social “Selfie with Tiranga”.
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