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'Defaming India at global platforms': Amit Shah hits back at Rahul Gandhi

By ALIM SHAIKH · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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Amit Shah addressed controversial statements made during the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad, where Rahul Gandhi alleged that democratic institutions are being systematically undermined. Shah countered by highlighting the current administration's record, asserting that no corruption allegations have surfaced against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the past 12 years. He further contrasted this tenure with past Congress governance, which he accused of massive financial misconduct.

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Opposition leaders were advised to halt foreign travel and instead focus on connecting di…: Opposition leaders were advised to halt foreign travel and instead focus on connecting directly with Indian villages.
The Home Minister argued that criticizing the nation on international platforms will not…: The Home Minister argued that criticizing the nation on international platforms will not help the Congress party regain power.
Shah warned Congress workers that supporting the current leadership's trajectory could ke…: Shah warned Congress workers that supporting the current leadership's trajectory could keep the party out of power for 30 years.

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PUNE:Union home minister Amit Shah Sunday accused leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi of attempting to tarnish India's image on an international platform, referring to his remarks at the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad.The Union minister was addressing a gathering at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of National Heavy Engineering Cooperative Ltd in in Pune.Referring to the Congress-organised summit in Hyderabad on Nov 13-14, Shah said, "The summit was named Bharat Summit, but Rahul expressed anti-India views at an international conference and attempted to defame India on the global platform."Shah was referring to Rahul's statement at the summit that India was no longer a democracy and that BJP was "systematically weakening" democratic institutions."I strongly condemn Rahul ji's attempt to defame India, India's development story, India's democracy and our PM on an international platform," he said, adding, "Whether it is the governing party or the opposition, or any political party, can you defame India and India's PM at an international summit?"

"Congress is continuously taking out its frustration in different ways after losing elections for three consecutive terms," the home minister said,…

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Opposition leaders were advised to halt foreign travel and instead focus on connecting di…: Opposition leaders were advised to halt foreign travel and instead focus on connecting directly with Indian villages.
The Home Minister argued that criticizing the nation on international platforms will not…: The Home Minister argued that criticizing the nation on international platforms will not help the Congress party regain power.
Shah warned Congress workers that supporting the current leadership's trajectory could ke…: Shah warned Congress workers that supporting the current leadership's trajectory could keep the party out of power for 30 years.

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Opposition leaders were advised to halt foreign travel and instead focus on connecting di…: Opposition leaders were advised to halt foreign travel and instead focus on connecting directly with Indian villages.
The Home Minister argued that criticizing the nation on international platforms will not…: The Home Minister argued that criticizing the nation on international platforms will not help the Congress party regain power.
Shah warned Congress workers that supporting the current leadership's trajectory could ke…: Shah warned Congress workers that supporting the current leadership's trajectory could keep the party out of power for 30 years.

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