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Last Updated:<\/span>October 02, 2025, 16:27 IST<\/time><\/p>\nCongress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comments came during his interaction at Colombia’s EIA University, where he targeted the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the \u201cattack on democracy in India” is the \u201csingle biggest risk”, to which the BJP reacted by saying the Leader of Opposition is once again \u201ctrying to divide India” during a foreign visit.<\/span><\/p>\nGandhi\u2019s comments came during his interaction at Colombia\u2019s EIA University, where he targeted the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026There are also fault lines within the Indian structure. There are risks that India has to overcome,” Gandhi said. Asked what those risks are, he said: \u201cThe single biggest risk is the attack on democracy that is taking place in India.”<\/span><\/p>\nGandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space to have that \u201cconversation”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCurrently, there is a wholesale attack on that democratic system in India,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nHe said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the \u201cattack on democracy in India” is the \u201csingle biggest risk”, to which the BJP reacted by saying the Leader of Opposition is once again \u201ctrying to divide India” during a foreign visit.<\/span><\/p>\nGandhi\u2019s comments came during his interaction at Colombia\u2019s EIA University, where he targeted the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026There are also fault lines within the Indian structure. There are risks that India has to overcome,” Gandhi said. Asked what those risks are, he said: \u201cThe single biggest risk is the attack on democracy that is taking place in India.”<\/span><\/p>\nGandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space to have that \u201cconversation”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCurrently, there is a wholesale attack on that democratic system in India,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nHe said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
Gandhi\u2019s comments came during his interaction at Colombia\u2019s EIA University, where he targeted the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026There are also fault lines within the Indian structure. There are risks that India has to overcome,” Gandhi said. Asked what those risks are, he said: \u201cThe single biggest risk is the attack on democracy that is taking place in India.”<\/span><\/p>\nGandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space to have that \u201cconversation”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCurrently, there is a wholesale attack on that democratic system in India,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nHe said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
\u201c\u2026There are also fault lines within the Indian structure. There are risks that India has to overcome,” Gandhi said. Asked what those risks are, he said: \u201cThe single biggest risk is the attack on democracy that is taking place in India.”<\/span><\/p>\nGandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space to have that \u201cconversation”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCurrently, there is a wholesale attack on that democratic system in India,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nHe said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
Gandhi said India is a country of multiple religions, traditions, languages and ideas, and its democratic system gives everyone space to have that \u201cconversation”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCurrently, there is a wholesale attack on that democratic system in India,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nHe said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
\u201cCurrently, there is a wholesale attack on that democratic system in India,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nHe said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
He said with so many different languages, conceptions, and traditions, India cannot afford to be \u201clike China”, which has an oppressive authoritarian system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
\u201cThe other risk is the rift between different parts of the country. Some 16-17 different languages and different religions. Allowing these different traditions to thrive, giving them space to express themselves, is very important for India. We cannot do what China does: suppress people and run an authoritarian system. Our design will not accept that,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
The BJP, however, strongly responded to the Congress MP\u2019s comments and accused him of badmouthing India on foreign soil. Calling him a \u201cLeader of Propaganda”, the party said he \u201cgoes abroad and attacks Indian democracy”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
\nOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
Once again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of PropagandaGoes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan ! pic.twitter.com\/4mOWacVLGy<\/a>\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
\u201cOnce again Rahul Gandhi behaves like LoP \u2013 Leader of Propaganda. Goes abroad and attacks Indian Democracy! After all he wants to fight Indian state! Sometimes Demands US UK should intervene into our affairs and now this. From Sena to Judiciary to Sanvidhan to Sanatan !” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla wrote in a post on X.<\/span><\/p>\nReacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
Reacting to Gandhi\u2019s remarks, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told news agency <\/span>ANI<\/span><\/i>: \u201cIt has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi to defame the country\u2019s constitutional institutions abroad. The people of the country do not approve of this behaviour\u2026.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila 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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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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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…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila 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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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
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… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 02, 2025, 16:25 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Attack On Democracy Single Biggest Risk’: Rahul Gandhi’s Colombia Comments Draw BJP Backlash<\/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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