NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday claimed that Congress MP and Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi has left for another foreign vacation, questioning whether he was travelling to meet his “chaos collaborators.”"RAHUL GANDHI IS BACK TO DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST: TAKING A BREAK AND ENJOYING A HOLIDAY! Rahul Gandhi is reportedly travelling abroad for a vacation. Rahul Gandhi is not in India!" Bhandari wrote on X."During Navratri, what is Rahul Gandhi doing abroad? Enjoying a break? Meeting his 'chaos collaborators'? A man who spends more time chilling than working-and then shouts, 'Vote Chori!'" he added.Bhandari shared a caricature of Rahul Gandhi depicting the Congress leader at a foreign destination, dressed in holiday attire and carrying a suitcase. The Hindi caption read: “Rahul Gandhi on a holiday again! As Rahul faced mounting heat with questions at home, he set off abroad for a change of air. Holiday mode on.”
Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly faced criticism over his foreign trips, with critics claiming that several of these visits coincide with major protest movements in the country. They argue that the Raebareli MP should lead such protest movements and that his absence midway, if he is already involved, could disrupt their momentum.
The BJP and its supporters, meanwhile, allege that he travels abroad to meet individuals seeking to oust the Narendra Modi government.Rahul Gandhi’s latest reported overseas visit comes amid protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The Congress-led opposition INDIA bloc has reportedly paused its protests in view of the ongoing festive season. The alliance is scheduled to hold a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
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