Diplomacy and geopolitics briefing: ‘Every line of decency crossed’: Huge uproar over Rahul Gandhi’s hug dig

Diplomacy and geopolitics briefing: 'Every line of decency crossed': Huge uproar over Rahul Gandhi's hug dig

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks against the government’s foreign diplomacy has triggered huge uproar, with several senior BJP leaders condemning the “indecent” language.

“You aren’t just visiting a friend’s house. In this role, the Prime Minister of India doesn’t engage in mere friendship. “Rahul Gandhi’s shameful stunt and the vulgar insinuations against PM Modi’s foreign policy only reflect the third-rate, filthy politics of Rahul Gandhi.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi and the party of crossing “every line of decency” over remarks made during a Congress event involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni . Gandhi criticised the Narendra Modi government’s foreign policy, saying the Prime Minister’s job was to protect India’s interests rather than focus on “mere friendships” and public displays of warmth. They have no interest in friendship; their job is to protect the country,” Gandhi said. Rahul Gandhi’s most uncivilised and crude antics exposed the debased, degenerated and twisted mentality of the entire Congress leadership,” Kesavan said. He added that if Gandhi wanted to discuss foreign policy, he should first talk about Jawaharlal Nehru’s tenure as foreign minister, which he described as being “riddled” with fiascos and failures. Earlier reporting noted: The BJP has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his mocking of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, accusing him of using “uncultured and indecent” language and lowering the dignity of the office of the Leader of Opposition.

Earlier reporting noted: The BJP’s attack came after Rahul Gandhi on Thursday made light of PM Modi’s handling of foreign policy, which he claimed was all about hugging leaders. Earlier reporting noted: The ruling party’s attack came after Gandhi, while addressing the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention on Thursday, made light of PM Modi’s handling of foreign policy, which he claimed was all about hugging leaders.

He made the comments in a post on X while reacting to Gandhi’s remarks at the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention.

Sarma said the remarks were not only politically indecent but also an attempt to damage India’s foreign relations. “Congress’ dynastic leadership has once again crossed every line of decency – making objectionable remarks about a woman head of state who leads a friendly country, while women on the stage and in the audience laugh along,” Sarma said.