‘When chance to speak, he’s in Germany': Amit Shah tears into LoP Rahul Gandhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his frequent absences during parliamentary sessions. Speaking during a recent press conference, Shah highlighted that Gandhi's attendance in the Lok Sabha across the 15th, 16th, and 17th sessions was consistently below the national average. Shah's remarks come as part of a broader critique of Gandhi's leadership and effectiveness as an opposition leader. He emphasized that while Gandhi often speaks on various issues, his presence in the House is notably lacking, particularly during critical discussions. This criticism underscores ongoing tensions between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party, as both sides prepare for upcoming elections. Shah's statements reflect a strategy to question the accountability of opposition leaders, aiming to reinforce the BJP's narrative of proactive governance compared to the Congress party's perceived inactivity. As the political landscape continues to evolve ahead of the next elections, attendance records and the performance of key leaders like Gandhi are likely to remain focal points of political debate.