Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming visit to Germany has sparked a fresh political storm, with the BJP leaders targeting him for flying abroad amid the ongoing winter session in the Parliament. Gandhi will reportedly be traveling to Berlin to attend an Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) event on December 17.
BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi, calls him ‘leader of…’
Rahul Gandhi’s visit has drawn severe criticism from the NDA leaders, who accused him of neglecting his responsibilities and flying to Germany. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday mocked the Congress MP, calling him the leader of ‘Paryatan’.
In a post shared on X, Poonawala said, “Once again Videsh Nayak is doing what he does best! Going for a foreign tour! Parliament is on till 19th Dec, but Reports suggest Rahul Gandhi to visit Germany from Dec 15-20! Rahul is LoP – leader of paryatan. During Bihar elections too he was abroad & then in Jungle Safari,” adding that Gandhi had also been away during the Bihar assembly elections.
Why is the Congress MP flying to Berlin?
On Rahul Gandhi’s Berlin visit, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) said that it is a significant outreach initiative to strengthen the party’s global engagement. Rahul Gandhi is set to address the Indian diaspora in Germany on December 17, an event where the Presidents of IOC chapters across Europe will meet to discuss NRI issues and strategies to expand the Congress party’s ideological reach.
Indian Overseas Congress looks forward to host Gandhi
Ausaf Khan, President of IOC Austria, said the organisation is “honoured” to host the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi.
“We are honored to welcome Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Member of Parliament, who will be engaging with the Indian diaspora in Berlin on December 17, 2025. The event will bring together all Presidents of the Indian Overseas Congress from across Europe, providing a unique platform to discuss key issues with Shri Rahul Gandhi, particularly on strengthening the Congress Party, NRI issues, and further exploring how the IOC can play a pivotal role in connecting more people to the party and spreading its ideology. We look forward to receiving invaluable guidance from our senior leadership, including Shri Rahul Gandhi, Shri Sam Pitroda, Dr. Arathi Krishna, and other esteemed leaders. Ausaf Khan, President IOC, Austria,” the Indian Overseas Congress wrote in a post on X.
We are honored to welcome Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Member of Parliament, who will be engaging with the Indian diaspora in Berlin on December 17, 2025.
The event will bring together all Presidents of the Indian Overseas Congress from… pic.twitter.com/TWsyzCbqBj— Indian Overseas Congress (@INCOverseas) December 9, 2025
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reiterated his accusations of “vote chori”, accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party to “shape elections”. The BJP leaders, in return, alleged that the Congress has subverted India’s institutions through constitutional amendments during its regime.
