PM Modi returned with diplomatic gains, Rahul Gandhi 'conspiring' abroad: BJP
The BJP has released a report card praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign diplomatic successes. Simultaneously, the party criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of conspiring against the nation while traveling abroad.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing intense political polarization in India, where foreign policy achievements are leveraged for domestic electoral narratives.
The BJP on Sunday (July 12, 2026) presented a 'report card' on the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign tours and attacked Rahul Gandhi, saying the Prime Minister returned having secured a victory for the country, while the Congress leader, who is abroad, must be "conspiring" behind closed doors.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, party spokesperson Sambit Patra cited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's remarks that he adopted many of PM Modi's policies, and took a dig at Mr. Gandhi, saying if the Congress leader had emulated PM Modi "even a little bit", he would not have lost 99 elections.
Mr. Patra also took on the Congress and other Opposition parties, citing New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's remarks acknowledging the transformation in India under PM Modi's leadership.
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