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Last Updated:<\/span>September 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/time><\/p>\nBJP called Rahul Gandhi’s Punjab flood visit a drama after police clashes. Floods killed 56, damaged crops on 1.98 lakh hectares; leaders criticized curbs.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nRahul Gandhi posing questions to senior police officials on being stopped. (X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and called his visit to the flood-affected regions in Punjab a \u201cdrama”.<\/p>\nGandhi was on a visit to Punjab to interact with flood-hit people in Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts.<\/p>\nIn a post on X, Malviya said, \u201cAfter yet another secret holiday in Malaysia\u2019s Langkawi, Rahul Gandhi landed in Punjab, a state Congress lost to AAP, to stage yet another drama.”<\/p>\nHe added, \u201cThe pretext: meeting flood victims. The reality: throwing tantrums at Punjab Police, insisting he be taken to dangerous terrains despite serious security risks.”<\/p>\n\n\nAfter yet another secret holiday in Malaysia\u2019s Langkawi, Rahul Gandhi landed in Punjab, a state Congress lost to AAP, to stage yet another drama.The pretext: meeting flood victims.The reality: throwing tantrums at Punjab Police, insisting he be taken to dangerous terrains\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ukH7fTcyxq<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis remarks came a day after the Congress accused the Punjab Police of not allowing Gandhi to meet flood-affected villagers across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nThe Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, who was on a day-long visit to the flood-affected state, was allegedly\u00a0stopped by the local police from visiting Toor, a border village across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nMalviya further said, \u201cA responsible leader would have consoled victims, supported rescue efforts, and strengthened administration. Instead, Rahul Gandhi chose to disrupt, distract, and destabilize. Irresponsibility at its peak.”<\/p>\nA video surfaced showing Gandhi questioning senior police officials about the restrictions. \u201cYou are telling me that you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory. That is what you are saying,” he asked.<\/p>\nWhen the officer replied, \u201cWe are always ready to protect you,” Gandhi shot back, \u201cBut you are saying that is India (while pointing towards the village across Ravi river) and you cannot protect me in India. Is it not India?”<\/p>\nHe was accompanied by state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhlinder Randhawa.<\/p>\nWarring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticised the state government for restricting Gandhi\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n\u201cOur own people stay there. He (Gandhi) wanted to enquire about their well-being. We have been holding a medical camp there for the past three-days. It is unfortunate that he was not being allowed to meet people,” said Channi while speaking to reporters.<\/p>\nPunjab faced one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods were a result of swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\nBesides, heavy rains in Punjab had also intensified the flooding situation. The death toll because of the floods presently stands at 56, while crops on 1.98 lakh hectares were damaged.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGurdaspur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Showing Tantrums\u2019: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Punjab Visit \u2018Drama\u2019 After Clip Shows Spat With Cops<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rahul Gandhi posing questions to senior police officials on being stopped. (X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and called his visit to the flood-affected regions in Punjab a \u201cdrama”.<\/p>\n
Gandhi was on a visit to Punjab to interact with flood-hit people in Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, Malviya said, \u201cAfter yet another secret holiday in Malaysia\u2019s Langkawi, Rahul Gandhi landed in Punjab, a state Congress lost to AAP, to stage yet another drama.”<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cThe pretext: meeting flood victims. The reality: throwing tantrums at Punjab Police, insisting he be taken to dangerous terrains despite serious security risks.”<\/p>\n
\nAfter yet another secret holiday in Malaysia\u2019s Langkawi, Rahul Gandhi landed in Punjab, a state Congress lost to AAP, to stage yet another drama.The pretext: meeting flood victims.The reality: throwing tantrums at Punjab Police, insisting he be taken to dangerous terrains\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ukH7fTcyxq<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis remarks came a day after the Congress accused the Punjab Police of not allowing Gandhi to meet flood-affected villagers across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nThe Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, who was on a day-long visit to the flood-affected state, was allegedly\u00a0stopped by the local police from visiting Toor, a border village across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nMalviya further said, \u201cA responsible leader would have consoled victims, supported rescue efforts, and strengthened administration. Instead, Rahul Gandhi chose to disrupt, distract, and destabilize. Irresponsibility at its peak.”<\/p>\nA video surfaced showing Gandhi questioning senior police officials about the restrictions. \u201cYou are telling me that you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory. That is what you are saying,” he asked.<\/p>\nWhen the officer replied, \u201cWe are always ready to protect you,” Gandhi shot back, \u201cBut you are saying that is India (while pointing towards the village across Ravi river) and you cannot protect me in India. Is it not India?”<\/p>\nHe was accompanied by state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhlinder Randhawa.<\/p>\nWarring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticised the state government for restricting Gandhi\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n\u201cOur own people stay there. He (Gandhi) wanted to enquire about their well-being. We have been holding a medical camp there for the past three-days. It is unfortunate that he was not being allowed to meet people,” said Channi while speaking to reporters.<\/p>\nPunjab faced one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods were a result of swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\nBesides, heavy rains in Punjab had also intensified the flooding situation. The death toll because of the floods presently stands at 56, while crops on 1.98 lakh hectares were damaged.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGurdaspur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Showing Tantrums\u2019: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Punjab Visit \u2018Drama\u2019 After Clip Shows Spat With Cops<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After yet another secret holiday in Malaysia\u2019s Langkawi, Rahul Gandhi landed in Punjab, a state Congress lost to AAP, to stage yet another drama.The pretext: meeting flood victims.The reality: throwing tantrums at Punjab Police, insisting he be taken to dangerous terrains\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ukH7fTcyxq<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis remarks came a day after the Congress accused the Punjab Police of not allowing Gandhi to meet flood-affected villagers across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nThe Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, who was on a day-long visit to the flood-affected state, was allegedly\u00a0stopped by the local police from visiting Toor, a border village across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nMalviya further said, \u201cA responsible leader would have consoled victims, supported rescue efforts, and strengthened administration. Instead, Rahul Gandhi chose to disrupt, distract, and destabilize. Irresponsibility at its peak.”<\/p>\nA video surfaced showing Gandhi questioning senior police officials about the restrictions. \u201cYou are telling me that you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory. That is what you are saying,” he asked.<\/p>\nWhen the officer replied, \u201cWe are always ready to protect you,” Gandhi shot back, \u201cBut you are saying that is India (while pointing towards the village across Ravi river) and you cannot protect me in India. Is it not India?”<\/p>\nHe was accompanied by state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhlinder Randhawa.<\/p>\nWarring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticised the state government for restricting Gandhi\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n\u201cOur own people stay there. He (Gandhi) wanted to enquire about their well-being. We have been holding a medical camp there for the past three-days. It is unfortunate that he was not being allowed to meet people,” said Channi while speaking to reporters.<\/p>\nPunjab faced one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods were a result of swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\nBesides, heavy rains in Punjab had also intensified the flooding situation. The death toll because of the floods presently stands at 56, while crops on 1.98 lakh hectares were damaged.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGurdaspur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Showing Tantrums\u2019: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Punjab Visit \u2018Drama\u2019 After Clip Shows Spat With Cops<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis remarks came a day after the Congress accused the Punjab Police of not allowing Gandhi to meet flood-affected villagers across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nThe Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, who was on a day-long visit to the flood-affected state, was allegedly\u00a0stopped by the local police from visiting Toor, a border village across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\nMalviya further said, \u201cA responsible leader would have consoled victims, supported rescue efforts, and strengthened administration. Instead, Rahul Gandhi chose to disrupt, distract, and destabilize. Irresponsibility at its peak.”<\/p>\nA video surfaced showing Gandhi questioning senior police officials about the restrictions. \u201cYou are telling me that you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory. That is what you are saying,” he asked.<\/p>\nWhen the officer replied, \u201cWe are always ready to protect you,” Gandhi shot back, \u201cBut you are saying that is India (while pointing towards the village across Ravi river) and you cannot protect me in India. Is it not India?”<\/p>\nHe was accompanied by state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhlinder Randhawa.<\/p>\nWarring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticised the state government for restricting Gandhi\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n\u201cOur own people stay there. He (Gandhi) wanted to enquire about their well-being. We have been holding a medical camp there for the past three-days. It is unfortunate that he was not being allowed to meet people,” said Channi while speaking to reporters.<\/p>\nPunjab faced one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods were a result of swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\nBesides, heavy rains in Punjab had also intensified the flooding situation. The death toll because of the floods presently stands at 56, while crops on 1.98 lakh hectares were damaged.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGurdaspur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Showing Tantrums\u2019: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Punjab Visit \u2018Drama\u2019 After Clip Shows Spat With Cops<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
His remarks came a day after the Congress accused the Punjab Police of not allowing Gandhi to meet flood-affected villagers across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\n
The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, who was on a day-long visit to the flood-affected state, was allegedly\u00a0stopped by the local police from visiting Toor, a border village across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur.<\/p>\n
Malviya further said, \u201cA responsible leader would have consoled victims, supported rescue efforts, and strengthened administration. Instead, Rahul Gandhi chose to disrupt, distract, and destabilize. Irresponsibility at its peak.”<\/p>\n
A video surfaced showing Gandhi questioning senior police officials about the restrictions. \u201cYou are telling me that you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory. That is what you are saying,” he asked.<\/p>\n
When the officer replied, \u201cWe are always ready to protect you,” Gandhi shot back, \u201cBut you are saying that is India (while pointing towards the village across Ravi river) and you cannot protect me in India. Is it not India?”<\/p>\n
He was accompanied by state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhlinder Randhawa.<\/p>\n
Warring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticised the state government for restricting Gandhi\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur own people stay there. He (Gandhi) wanted to enquire about their well-being. We have been holding a medical camp there for the past three-days. It is unfortunate that he was not being allowed to meet people,” said Channi while speaking to reporters.<\/p>\n
Punjab faced one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods were a result of swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n
Besides, heavy rains in Punjab had also intensified the flooding situation. The death toll because of the floods presently stands at 56, while crops on 1.98 lakh hectares were damaged.<\/p>\n
(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGurdaspur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Showing Tantrums\u2019: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Punjab Visit \u2018Drama\u2019 After Clip Shows Spat With Cops<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGurdaspur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 18:53 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Showing Tantrums\u2019: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Punjab Visit \u2018Drama\u2019 After Clip Shows Spat With Cops<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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