Rajnath Singh condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy as 'petty and condemnable'
Rajnath Singh condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi and foreign policy as petty and condemnable, while MEA stressed India's strong ties with Italy and said, they should be respectful.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday denounced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's foreign policy, deeming it "petty and condemnable." Singh, speaking to ANI, said he had never seen such "indecent and unimaginable conduct" from an Opposition Leader. He expressed personal pain at Gandhi's remarks, emphasizing that they were unacceptable despite any political differences with Modi.
Singh accused Gandhi of insulting not only the Prime Minister but also India's international standing, questioning the Congress party's claim to the legacy of prominent political leaders like Lal-Bal-Pal, Gandhi, Patel, and Nehru. The controversy erupted after Gandhi criticized the Modi government's foreign policy at a Congress event, arguing that the Prime Minister's duty is to protect India's interests rather than form "mere friendships" with foreign leaders.
Gandhi's remarks triggered criticism from several BJP leaders, including accusations of using "uncivil, undignified, and condemnable language" and crossing "all limits of propriety."
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