The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a strong attack against the Congress party, alleging that a Pakistani song was played during Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Gujarat. The BJP has characterized this incident as "shameful" and an insult to both Gujarat and the entire nation.
According to the BJP, the incident occurred in Junagadh, Gujarat, where Congress supporters allegedly played a Pakistani song to welcome Rahul Gandhi. The BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared a video on social media platform X, accusing Congress of playing Pakistani song to welcome Rahul Gandhi. The BJP has heavily criticized this act, with party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari stating that it is not only an insult to Gujarat but to the entire country. He questioned the appropriateness of Congress supporters playing Pakistani tunes for their leader when Indian soldiers are protecting the border from Pakistan.
Other BJP figures, such as Shehzad Poonawalla and Shivam Tyagi, have also criticized Rahul Gandhi in connection with this incident. They have insinuated that Rahul Gandhi seems to prioritize showing allegiance to Pakistan over India. They further added that Rahul Gandhi behaves more like a Pakistani leader or a foreigner, rather than an Indian leader.
The BJP has a history of criticizing Rahul Gandhi, often accusing him of echoing Pakistani views or undermining Indian military operations. In May 2025, the BJP accused Gandhi of "whitewashing terrorism" after he referred to cross-border shelling from Pakistan as a "tragedy". The party has also criticized Gandhi's remarks on Operation Sindoor, accusing him of echoing Pakistan's narrative.
In response to the recent allegations, the Congress party has not yet issued an official statement addressing the specific claims about the Pakistani song. However, Udit Raj from Congress has hit back at the BJP.
This incident has sparked a political controversy, with the BJP using it to attack the Congress party's patriotism and commitment to national interests. The BJP's allegations have been widely circulated on social media, further fueling the debate. The incident also raises questions about the appropriateness of playing foreign songs at political events and the potential for such actions to be interpreted as a sign of allegiance to another country.
