Opposition Accused of Ignoring Duties as Rahul Gandhi Travels Abroad

A senior BJP spokesperson took to a popular networking site on Monday to lampoon Rahul Gandhi’s overseas itinerary, accusing the Congress leader of abandoning his responsibilities during the Navaratri period. The post framed Gandhi’s trip as a “break” from political obligations, suggesting that he would be meeting colleagues known for “spreading disorder" in foreign capitals.

The criticism was echoed by a state minister who alluded to the traditional Dussehra celebrations, sarcastically asking if Gandhi missed the sight of Ravana’s effigy being burnt before leaving India. These comments surfaced shortly after Gandhi’s speech in Goa, where he alleged that the ruling party’s election machinery was involved in vote‑theft, labeling such acts as an affront to the Constitution and the Congress party’s ethos. The exchange highlights the fierce contest of narratives as both parties vie for voter attention.