'No tweet yet for Raihan Vadra': BJP alleges 'Priyanka vs Rahul' in Congress
The BJP has alleged a political rift within the Congress party, claiming Rahul Gandhi has failed to support his nephew, Raihan Vadra, regarding a controversy over an art exhibition. The BJP accuses the family of attempting to 'soft-launch' Raihan into politics.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and the use of family dynamics as a tool for political narrative-building in India.
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday alleged a rift within the Congress between siblings and Lok Sabha MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, pointing out that Rahul has yet to post a single tweet in support of his nephew, Raihan Vadra, Priyanka’s son.BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari also accused Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of trying to “soft-launch” Raihan Vadra by “manufacturing” a controversy over the removal of certain photographs from her son's exhibition by Delhi’s Bikaner House.Also Read | 'Disgrace at so many levels': Shashi Tharoor reacts to removal of Raihan Vadra's photos from exhibition"Priyanka Vadra's entire attempt was to soft launch her son by manufacturing a controversy. She has lost political faith in Rahul Gandhi!"
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