BJP-Congress Face-Off Intensifies

Nitin Nabin hits back at Rahul Gandhi over ‘compromised’ remark

February 25, 2026: The political war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress escalated after BJP national president Nitin Nabin strongly countered criticism from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Responding to Gandhi’s claim that the Prime Minister was “compromised,” Nabin questioned Gandhi’s own foreign visits and meetings with international figures, alleging that such engagements raise concerns about political priorities and transparency.

The BJP leader also referred to protests during a recent AI summit where Congress workers allegedly tore cloth and raised slogans against the Prime Minister. Nabin argued that national security and diplomatic propriety must remain central considerations for any public figure travelling abroad, suggesting that a lack of clarity around Gandhi’s overseas engagements has fueled suspicion.

Congress, however, defended Gandhi’s international outreach as legitimate political interaction and part of democratic engagement. The sharp exchange underscores mounting tensions between the two parties ahead of upcoming elections, with both sides attempting to shape public perception around governance, accountability and national integrity.