Union Minister Paswan and BJP MP Tiwari Criticize Rahul Gandhi's Remarks Abroad

Union Minister Chirag Paswan and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari condemned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's comments in the US, accusing him of undermining India's image for political gain. Paswan emphasized the inappropriateness of leveraging political differences, while Tiwari attributed Gandhi's critiques to frustration over staying away from power.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday rebuked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks made during his visit to Dallas and Texas in the US, suggesting that this marked the onset of a tradition of detrimental politics. Paswan emphasized that while differing opinions between the ruling party and opposition are natural, leveraging these differences for political gain is inappropriate.

'It has become a habit of Rahul Gandhi to speak ill of the country. This is the beginning of a tradition of wrong politics. There has always been a difference of opinion between the ruling and opposition, but it is not appropriate to use political differences for political gain,' Paswan stated. Meanwhile, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari also criticized Gandhi, accusing him of damaging India's reputation with his critical remarks abroad.

In a video message, Tiwari asserted that Gandhi's comments stem from a lack of understanding of the country or its Prime Minister. He drew parallels, questioning whether American leaders like George Bush or Donald Trump ever spoke ill of their nation abroad. 'Rahul Gandhi is lying without knowing the country, the Prime Minister, and the RSS,' Tiwari alleged.

Tiwari further suggested that Gandhi's remarks reflect his frustration over being out of power. 'His frustration of staying away from power is evident, often seen in those born into prestige but lose it. Political battles should be fought domestically, not on foreign soil,' Tiwari argued, also noting that Gandhi's distress likely stems from realizing Modi's potential third consecutive term as PM.

During his Dallas visit on September 8, Gandhi discussed India's unemployment issues and criticized the focus on consumption over production. He highlighted the dominance of countries like China in global production, contrasting it with the West's—and India's—focus on organizing consumption. Gandhi also touched on ideological differences with the RSS, advocating for India's multiplicity of ideas, and accused the Prime Minister of undermining the Indian Constitution.

(With inputs from agencies.)