BJP reacts to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks against PM Modi

The BJP has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for his recent claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lose power within a year. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Gandhi of spreading propaganda and referenced the historical Emergency period to attack the Congress party's leadership.
Why it matters
This exchange highlights the ongoing intense political polarization in India and the recurring use of historical political grievances in current electoral discourse.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (June 4, 2026) criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will no longer remain in office in a year’s time, accusing him of spreading propaganda.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's rebuttal and specific criticisms of the Congress party, giving more space to the ruling party's perspective.
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