BJP Brands Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Surrender’ Remark as Treason

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of committing an act “no less than treason” after Gandhi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy as a “surrender” following Operation Sindoor.

BJP President JP Nadda condemned Gandhi’s remarks on social media, calling them “a grave insult to the Indian Army, the nation, and 140 crore Indians.” Nadda accused Gandhi and the Congress party of a legacy of capitulation, citing historical instances where the party allegedly “surrendered” in matters of national importance, including the 1971 war and the Indus Water Treaty.

In a press conference, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi intensified the verbal assault, branding Gandhi as “Rahul Munir” and “Rahul Sharif,” claiming he had undermined India’s position more than Pakistan’s own leadership.

The BJP’s strong response comes amid mounting criticism from Congress and allied parties over the government’s handling of foreign affairs, the recent Pahalgam terror attack, and the opaque narrative surrounding Operation Sindoor.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh targeted the government’s diplomatic outreach, questioning the effectiveness of recent delegations and criticizing the government for allegedly “spin doctoring” its accomplishments. Ramesh also condemned the early announcement of the upcoming monsoon parliamentary session, suggesting it was a tactic to avoid a special session demanded by the opposition.

Echoing calls for accountability, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai criticized the government for not convening a special session during the crisis, drawing parallels with India’s response during the 1962 war against China.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has also reiterated the opposition’s demand for a special parliamentary session to address critical national issues, including the Pahalgam attack.

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Adding to the criticism, Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that India’s diplomatic standing had weakened under Modi’s government, citing Kuwait’s recent easing of visa restrictions for Pakistan and bilateral labour agreements. Khera accused the government of running “policies within the country by trolls” and managing foreign policy through “surrender.”

As political tensions escalate, the Modi government faces increasing pressure from opposition parties demanding transparency and decisive action on national security and foreign policy issues.