Rahul Gandhi misused LoP privileges, protest outside PM's residence childish: BJP
The BJP has condemned Rahul Gandhi for protesting outside the Prime Minister's residence, labeling his actions as 'childish' and accusing him of colluding with anti-national elements. BJP leaders also called for an investigation into Gandhi's foreign travels and funding sources.
Why it matters
This escalation reflects the deepening polarization between India's ruling party and the opposition, impacting parliamentary decorum and political discourse.
The BJP on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), accused Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi of misusing the privileges associated with his constitutional post by staging a protest outside PM Narendra Modi's residence and alleged that the Congress leader wants to come to power by dividing the country.
The party also accused Mr. Gandhi of being ‘hand in glove with anti-national elements’ and described his action as an example of ‘directionless’ and ‘childish’ politics.
Congress leaders, led by Mr. Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, had staged a dharna outside the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), demanding PM Modi's resignation over the police action against students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak issue.
Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other Opposition leaders were later detained by the police.
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