The BJP on Wednesday launched a strong critique of Rahul Gandhi over his frequent foreign trips as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, questioning his “compulsion” to undertake what it termed “secret travels” abroad.Speaking at a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha alleged that Gandhi does not share the itinerary of his official or unofficial trips, asking, “What is he hiding from the country?” Sinha also mocked Gandhi, calling him the “leader of paryatan” (tourism) and “leader of partying,” ahead of his scheduled six-day visit to Germany from December 15 to 20.
During this trip, Gandhi is expected to engage with the Indian diaspora and meet German ministers.
The BJP claimed that Gandhi frequently skips important parliamentary sessions and national occasions.
Sinha highlighted previous foreign trips, including one during the vice-presidential poll in September and another during the Bihar assembly elections, alleging that Gandhi’s visits often lack transparency.
Sinha also raised questions about Gandhi’s South America visit, suggesting it might have been linked to influencing international figures regarding awards such as the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize.
He further insinuated that Gandhi might be planning his political retirement and emphasized that intelligence agencies are monitoring his activities, warning that action would be taken if limits were crossed.