'Committed To BJP': Amarinder Singh After Rahul Gandhi Calls Him Favourite
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh reaffirmed his commitment to the BJP after Rahul Gandhi described him as his favorite politician from the rival party. Singh emphasized that while he maintains personal and family ties with the Gandhi family, his political allegiance remains firmly with the BJP.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the intersection of personal relationships and political polarization in Indian electoral politics.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi named Capt Amarinder Singh as his favourite politician from the BJP, with the former Punjab chief minister saying that while his personal and family relations with Rahul and his mother Sonia Gandhi will always be there, politically he remains committed to the BJP.Rahul Gandhi's remark came in a video shared on Instagram by the Congress leader."I get along with him; he is cool. He is an expert on military history. Hello, uncle Amarinder," Gandhi said.In a fresh outreach to Gen Z, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched an "Ask Me Anything" session on Instagram, answering several questions.Posting a link to his Instagram initiative on X, Gandhi said, "Students, Gen-Z -- I'm here to listen. Ask me anything on Instagram, and I'll answer as many questions as I can."
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