The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi of the “systematic sabotage” of parliamentary functioning and undermining of constitutional institutions on Monday (February 9, 2026).
BJP national media head and Lok Sabha MP Anil Baluni said, “It is now abundantly clear that Rahul Gandhi has no interest in meaningful parliamentary debate. His objective is to convert the temple of democracy into a political battleground. His sole agenda is to obstruct India’s progress and damage the nation’s global standing.”
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He said, despite being repeatedly given opportunities to speak in the House, Mr. Gandhi “remains fixated on a ‘defame India’ narrative”. He alleged that, fearing exposure of his rhetoric, Mr. Gandhi frequently sought pretexts to evade substantive debate. “By disrupting the President’s address, Rahul Gandhi not only showed contempt for Parliament but also committed a grave insult to India’s first tribal woman President,” said Mr. Baluni.
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