Rahul MIA on Congress party's founding day

December 28, 2020 11:17

Randeep Surjewala said Rahul was abroad on a short personal visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is abroad as the party celebrates its 136th Foundation Day at its state and district headquarters across the country today. The ex-party chief has come under attack over the timing of his foreign visit; the BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned him this morning over his absence on a day that holds immense significance for the party.

"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has left for abroad for a short personal visit and will be away for a few days," top spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Sunday. His visit comes shortly after top party leaders met earlier this month, including those who have called for sweeping organizational changes over the poor electoral performance.

"Rahul Gandhi has gone to see his grandmother. Is it wrong? Everybody has the right to undertake personal visits. BJP is indulging in low-level politics. They are targeting Rahul Gandhi because they want to target only one leader," Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said.

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