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The BJP lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for “defaming India” on foreign soil over his recent remarks in Colombia, where he implied that democracy was at risk in the country.<\/h2>\n
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lashed out at the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for defaming India on foreign soil, after his controversial remarks in Colombia, where the Congress leader insisted that democracy was at risk in India.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, \u201cWe all know how India has grown stronger under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The Indian armed forces were given full freedom and in Operation Sindoor, we saw how a strong message was sent.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have also seen that India\u2019s Leader of the Opposition has been on foreign soil for four days. His only job is to defame India, which is on the path of progress towards development,” he added.<\/p>\n

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#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi: BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia says, \u201c\u2026We all know how India has grown stronger under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The Indian armed forces were given full freedom and in Operation Sindoor, we saw how a strong message was sent\u2026 India\u2019s Leader of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/tqW7NrP68m<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

He also criticised the Congress Party over former Home Minister P Chidambaram\u2019s stunning claim that international pressure allegedly stopped the UPA government from retaliating against Pakistan after the 26\/11 Mumbai terror attacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis revelation is worrying, it scares us that a government which was given the constitutional responsibility to protect the sovereignty of India, that government became a puppet in the hands of foreign powers,” he said.<\/p>\n

He also implied that the Manmohan Singh government was remotely controlled by Sonia Gandhi, which directly contradicted the Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n

Congress Reacts To BJP\u2019s Charge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Congress leader KC Venugopal accused the BJP of blaming the Congress for its own failures and bringing up international shame. \u201cWhether it is said in Colombia or Kanpur, the reality remains the same \u2013 India\u2019s government has failed to harness the vast potential of our economy and is undoing our demographic dividend,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur democratic system being hijacked is a matter that has brought us disrepute across the world, courtesy the BJP itself. It is a stale, hackneyed and misdirected tactic by the BJP ecosystem to attack Rahul ji for speaking plainly. It would serve them better if they paid close attention to his statements and acted to rectify the glaring flaws he has been highlighting since 2014,” he added.<\/p>\n

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The BJP\u2019s habit is to blame the Congress for its own failures bringing us international shame.Whether it is said in Colombia or Kanpur, the reality remains the same \u2013 India\u2019s government has failed to harness the vast potential of our economy and is undoing our demographic\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) October 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Venugopal also said Rahul Gandhi was \u201cexposing the misrule, corruption and undemocratic character of the BJP” and insulting India and its people.<\/p>\n

Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Remarks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While speaking at Colombia\u2019s EIA University, Rahul Gandhi targeted the Narendra Modi-led government<\/a><\/strong> at the Centre by saying that the \u201cattack on democracy in India” is the \u201csingle biggest risk” in the country.<\/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.<\/p>\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”.<\/p>\n

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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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October 04, 2025, 15:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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