Tensions rise in the Opposition alliance as Left leaders criticize Rahul Gandhi for refusing to embrace CPM veteran Pinarayi Vijayan at a recent gathering.
Gandhi said he couldn't hug Vijayan due to their ongoing political fight
Jun 14, 2026
11:44 am
What's the storyThe opposition alliance is facing an internal rift after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refused to hug former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
At a recent meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, Gandhi said he couldn't hug Vijayan due to their ongoing political fight, NDTV reported.
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