Did Rahul Gandhi Just Accuse PM Modi of Submitting to Trump?

Bhopal, June 3 (NationPress) The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, asserting that when US President Donald Trump reached out, PM Modi “surrendered” without a second thought.

He connected this to a broader historical context, claiming that the BJP and RSS have consistently shown a propensity to bow down instead of standing their ground.

He remarked: “Jaise udhar se Trump ne ishara kiya, phone uthaya, kaha – Modi ji kya kar rahe ho. Narendar…Surrender aur ji huzur kar Modi ji ne Trump ke ishare ka palan kiya..” (Just as Trump picked up the phone and said – what are you doing Modi ji? Narendar…Surrender, and saying yes sir. Modi ji complied with Trump's directive.)

His comments positioned the Congress as a resilient alternative, contrasting it with what he termed the ruling party’s submissive demeanor in the face of global pressures.

He drew a comparison with India’s unwavering stance during the 1971 war, when the country, under Congress leadership, defied US pressure and successfully led to the creation of Bangladesh.

LoP Rahul Gandhi characterized the Congress as a party of fearless warriors, likening its leaders to “lions” and “lionesses” who remain unyielding before global powers.

During his visit, LoP Rahul Gandhi paid floral homage to his grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi outside the Congress office. Notably, he did so while keeping his shoes on, a detail that was not overlooked.

In response, Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, criticized him, stating that it is against cultural norms to pay tribute while wearing footwear and that LoP Rahul Gandhi should have shown greater sensitivity.

LoP Rahul Gandhi's tour in Madhya Pradesh marked the commencement of the ‘organisation creation campaign’, an initiative aimed at fortifying the party’s structure in the state.

Set to run from June 10 to June 30, the campaign kicked off with an intensive schedule, as LoP Rahul Gandhi engaged in four separate meetings over six hours.

While addressing party members, he employed a vivid metaphor to illustrate various political engagement styles.

LoP Rahul Gandhi described three types of horses—the racehorse, which races ahead with determination, the wedding horse, which is confined to a limited space, and the “lame horse”, which is ineffective and serves no real purpose.

He urged his audience to embody the spirit of the racehorse, calling on them to persevere, advance, and strive towards progress with steadfast determination.