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BJP Labels Rahul Gandhi a 'Lousy Con Artist' After His 'Foreign Help' Remark at PM Modi
✍️ TOI India
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:49 AM
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In a sharp response to Rahul Gandhi’s comment that Prime Minister Modi had received foreign help, the BJP called him a "lousy con artist". The exchange highlights the escalating rhetoric between the two leaders.
Rahul Gandhi, the senior opposition leader, recently suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had benefited from foreign assistance in his political ascent. The remark was made during a televised interview, where Gandhi questioned the authenticity of Modi’s achievements.
The BJP immediately countered, branding Gandhi a "lousy con artist" in a statement released on social media. Party leaders accused him of attempting to tarnish the government’s image through baseless allegations.
The exchange has drawn attention to the increasingly polarized political discourse in India, with both parties sharpening their attacks on each other ahead of upcoming elections.
Observers note that such exchanges are part of a broader pattern of personal jabs that dominate Indian political campaigns, often eclipsing policy discussions.
The incident is likely to influence public perception as the next general elections approach, with each side preparing to mobilise its base.
The BJP immediately countered, branding Gandhi a "lousy con artist" in a statement released on social media. Party leaders accused him of attempting to tarnish the government’s image through baseless allegations.
The exchange has drawn attention to the increasingly polarized political discourse in India, with both parties sharpening their attacks on each other ahead of upcoming elections.
Observers note that such exchanges are part of a broader pattern of personal jabs that dominate Indian political campaigns, often eclipsing policy discussions.
The incident is likely to influence public perception as the next general elections approach, with each side preparing to mobilise its base.