Priyanka questions PM Modi’s overseas travel record

way2barak Dec 10: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday countered the BJP’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi over his upcoming visit to Germany, questioning why the party was raising objections to the Leader of Opposition’s travel plans when Prime Minister Narendra Modi spends what she described as “almost half of his working time outside the country”.

Her remarks came after the BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi for scheduling a foreign trip between 15-20 December while the Winter Session of Parliament is underway until 19 December.

According to the Indian Overseas Congress, Rahul Gandhi will engage with the Indian diaspora and meet German ministers during his visit.

The trip will be led by Indian Overseas Congress Chairperson Sam Pitroda, with IO Congress Germany president Balwinder Singh confirming the details.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla mocked the Congress leader in a post on X, stating that his designation as LoP stood for “leader of Paryatan”.

He added, “Once again, Videsh Nayak is doing what he does best! Going for a foreign tour! Parliament is on till Dec 19 but reports suggest Rahul Gandhi to visit Germany from Dec 15-20! Rahul is LoP leader of paryatan.”