The NDA leaders criticized Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for not cutting short his foreign trip to meet climate activist Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Gandhi of promoting dynastic politics and disrespecting non-Nehru political figures.
Singh highlighted Gandhi’s alleged preference for the Nehru family in politics and criticized his behavior during foreign visits. BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain pointed out Gandhi’s absence during Wangchuk’s hunger strike and questioned his priorities over his Europe visit.
JD(U) MLA Shyam Rajak accused Congress of historical violence and authoritarianism, contrasting it with Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput defended Gandhi’s stance, emphasizing the importance of student voices and criticizing the government’s handling of Wangchuk’s situation.
