{"id":11954,"date":"2025-09-11T11:23:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/bjp-vs-congress-over-crpf-letter-flagging-security-protocol-breach-by-rahul-gandhi-on-foreign-trips-politics-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:23:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:23:05","slug":"bjp-vs-congress-over-crpf-letter-flagging-security-protocol-breach-by-rahul-gandhi-on-foreign-trips-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/bjp-vs-congress-over-crpf-letter-flagging-security-protocol-breach-by-rahul-gandhi-on-foreign-trips-politics-news\/","title":{"rendered":"BJP Vs Congress Over CRPF &#8216;Letter&#8217; Flagging Security Protocol Breach By Rahul Gandhi On Foreign Trips | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9565582\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 11, 2025, 16:37 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9565582\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2031478750 asubttl-schema\">The BJP claimed that the CRPF has flagged breaches of security protocol by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his foreign trips to Italy, Vietnam, Dubai, Qatar, London, and Malaysia<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2031478750 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi enjoys the highest level of 'Z+' security with advance security liaison cover. (Image: PTI\/File)\" title=\"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi enjoys the highest level of 'Z+' security with advance security liaison cover. (Image: PTI\/File)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2031478750\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi enjoys the highest level of &#8216;Z+&#8217; security with advance security liaison cover. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The BJP, quoting a news report that mentions letters from the CRPF, has alleged that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi did not follow security protocols during his foreign trips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">But the Congress hit back saying the timing and \u201cpublic release&#8221; of the letter raise \u201cdisturbing&#8221; questions as it comes in wake of Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018vote chori\u2019 allegations against the BJP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">According to the BJP, the CRPF has flagged breaches of security protocol by Gandhi during his foreign trips to countries like Italy, Vietnam, Dubai, Qatar, London, and Malaysia. Gandhi, who has often travelled abroad for personal and political engagements, enjoys the highest level of \u2018Z+\u2019 security with advance security liaison (ASL) cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><i><span style=\"font-weight:400\">News18<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> contacted CRPF about the letter quoted by various media outlets, but the force is tight-lipped about the matter and is yet to respond. A query has been sent and a reply is awaited.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>WHAT DO REPORTS SAY ABOUT THE CRPF LETTER?<\/h4>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">News reports mentioned two letters from the CRPF addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Gandhi on Wednesday (September 10), highlighting the security protocol breaches and said it is a matter of serious concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">A report published by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight:400\">NDTV<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> quoted a letter by CRPF VVIP security chief Sunil June \u2013 addressed to Kharge \u2013 alleging that Gandhi is not taking his security cover \u201cseriously&#8221; as he is travelling abroad \u201cwithout informing anyone&#8221;. He is violating protocols mentioned in the \u2018Yellow Book\u2019 of the CRPF, the official was quoted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight:400\">NDTV<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> report said the CRPF referred to Gandhi\u2019s foreign tours to countries like Italy (December 30 to January 9), Vietnam (March 12 to 17), Dubai (April 17 to 23), Qatar (June 11 to 18), London (June 25 to July 6), and Malaysia (September 4 to 8).<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The CRPF reportedly appealed to the opposition leader to ensure adherence to security protocols in future. It said lapses on his part weaken the effectiveness of VVIP security arrangements and could expose him to potential risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2023\/11\/oindrila-2023-11-1e87383c1ad02e619763e4db1279f9af.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/oindrila-mukherjee-19628.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Oindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Oindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Oindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2031478750 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>September 11, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2031478750 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/\">politics<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> BJP Vs Congress Over CRPF &#8216;Letter&#8217; Flagging Security Protocol Breach By Rahul Gandhi On Foreign Trips<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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