BJP Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over 'Hug' Remark on PM Modi's Foreign Policy

The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his latest “hug” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the Congress leader’s approach to political criticism and asking when he would “grow up.” Gandhi made the remark while attacking the Modi government’s foreign policy and its engagement with foreign leaders. In a pointed reference to the Prime Minister’s public interactions with world leaders, Gandhi used a hug as a metaphor while making his criticism.

The BJP strongly objected to the comment, arguing that political debate should focus on policies and national issues rather than personal jibes against the Prime Minister. The exchange has added to the ongoing war of words between the BJP and Congress, with both parties increasingly targeting each other over issues ranging from governance and foreign policy to leadership and political conduct.

Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly criticised the Modi government’s foreign policy, questioning whether personal relationships and public appearances with foreign leaders should be viewed as indicators of diplomatic success. The Congress has maintained that India’s foreign policy should be assessed on concrete outcomes, including strategic partnerships, economic agreements and national interests. The BJP, however, has defended the government’s diplomatic outreach and argued that Modi’s engagement with global leaders has strengthened India’s position internationally.

The latest controversy also highlights how political disagreements in India can quickly turn personal, particularly when senior leaders use humour or sarcasm to attack their opponents. With the BJP and Congress continuing to trade sharp remarks, Rahul Gandhi’s latest comment is expected to remain part of the wider political debate over the Modi government’s foreign policy and the role of personal diplomacy in international relations.

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