The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday sought an explanation from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his overseas visits, with party national spokesperson CR Kesavan alleging that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha had not been transparent about his trips abroad.
In a post on X, Kesavan questioned the lack of public information surrounding Rahul Gandhi's foreign travel and called on him to disclose details of his visits.
"Rahul Gandhi taking a break from his long foreign expeditions, has finally decided to visit India. But the shroud of secrecy surrounding his trips abroad is indeed a matter of serious concern. Rahul Gandhi is a Transparency dodger and Accountability evader."
Kesavan argued that Rahul Gandhi, as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, owed an explanation to the public regarding the purpose and nature of his overseas engagements.
"He is the LOP in Lok Sabha which is why our people and nation have a right in expecting transparency regarding his furtive trips. The mystery around these trips raises grim doubts and suspicion about where has he been visiting, whom has he been meeting with and what has been on the agenda?" Kesavan wrote.
The BJP spokesperson further alleged that Rahul Gandhi had, during some of his international visits, been seen in the company of individuals whom he described as being opposed to India's interests.
"These questions are being raised because many a time when Rahul Gandhi goes abroad, he has been seen gallivanting with individuals and forces who are blatant India-baiters and India-haters, peddling an anti-India agenda. Rahul Gandhi often says Daro Mat," he alleged.
Kesavan also questioned why Rahul Gandhi and the Congress had not publicly shared details of the Congress leader's foreign visits.
"If there is nothing to hide, why are Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party afraid to reveal the details of his visits abroad?" he said.
