BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over Musk exchange, says India not banana republic
· India · Times of India, The Hindu
The BJP attacked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for friendly exchanges with Elon Musk on X, alleging it showed hobnobbing with foreign players against national interest. Party leader Ram Madhav stated Musk must remember he is not dealing with a banana republic, but a respected global power whose leadership is respected worldwide. Union minister Smriti Irani claimed Congress leaders have repeatedly sought international support against democratically elected governments in India. The party also highlighted JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's sacking over sexual harassment allegations, questioning Rahul Gandhi's silence on the issue.
Why it matters
The row intensifies political tension between the BJP and Congress over foreign interference in domestic politics, while also spotlighting Rahul Gandhi's silence on sexual harassment allegations at JNU, exposing alleged double standards.
Read the original report — Times of India
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