Congress Foundation Day: Rahul Gandhi leaves on a foreign visit, BJP taunts again
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is abroad as the party celebrates its 136th Foundation Day at its state and district headquarters across the country today.
This visit has triggered a major buzz on social media, and it sought to stress the claim that Rahul was “not serious about politics”. In addition to that, the BJP’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned him this morning over his absence on a day that holds immense significance for the party.
Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted this morning in Hindi: “Congress here is celebrating its 136th Foundation Day and Rahul Gandhi has disappeared.”
कांग्रेस इधर अपना 136 वां स्थापना दिवस मना रही है और राहुल जी ‘9 2 11’ हो गये!!
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) December 28, 2020
AICC Spokesman Randeep Surjewala said on Sunday, “Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has left for abroad for a short personal visit and will be away for a few days.” However, the spokesperson did not give further details.
According to a media report, this morning, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra avoided answering questions on brother Rahul while talking to the reporters.
Meanwhile, several Congress leaders, including Mr. Gandhi, shared tweets on the party’s foundation day.
“Congress is committed to the welfare of the nation. Today, on the occasion of Foundation Day, we reiterate our commitment to truth and equality. Jai Hind,” Mr. Gandhi tweeted in Hindi along with a video.
देश हित की आवाज़ उठाने के लिए कांग्रेस शुरू से प्रतिबद्ध रही है।
आज कांग्रेस के स्थापना दिवस पर, हम सच्चाई और समानता के अपने इस संकल्प को दोहराते हैं।
जय हिंद!#CongressFoundationDay pic.twitter.com/LCJvcABYh1
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 28, 2020
The Indian National Congress was formed on December 28, 1885, and its first session was held in then Bombay from December 28 to December 31. Umesh Chandra Banerjee was the first president of Congress.
