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The video shows the Gandhis waiting outside Dr. Singh’s residence, mapping the route for Rahul Gandhi’s entry while ensuring Gursharan Kaur, Dr. Singh’s wife, was seated before the tribute began.
New Delhi: A video excerpt from a clip shared by INC India sparks a heated debate. Radhika Khera, a former Congress leader who recently joined the BJP, accuses Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Rahul Gandhi of prioritizing visuals over sincerity. She claims their actions during the visit to pay homage to the late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh focus more on creating footage than showing genuine respect.
This video has been excerpted from INC India’s post.
Watch how Rahul Gandhi & his team first made him wait outside along with Mrs Sonia Gandhi & Priyanka Vadra, ensured his route was mapped, wife of late Dr Manmohan Singh ji was brought in & seated, before he walked in to pay… pic.twitter.com/kVvu4PAILs— Radhika Khera (@Radhika_Khera) December 27, 2024
Radhika Khera, who left the Congress citing harassment and alleged anti-Hindu sentiments within the party, took to X to criticize the Gandhis. “Watch how Rahul Gandhi & his team first made him wait outside along with Mrs. Sonia Gandhi & Priyanka Vadra, ensured his route was mapped, wife of late Dr. Manmohan Singh ji was brought in & seated, before he walked in to pay homage to the departed former Prime Minister. ” she wrote.
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The video shows the Gandhis waiting outside Dr. Singh’s residence, mapping the route for Rahul Gandhi’s entry while ensuring Gursharan Kaur, Dr. Singh’s wife, was seated before the tribute began. Radhika Khera’s remarks suggested that the entire sequence was staged for cameras, overshadowing the solemnity of the occasion.
Khera, now a BJP leader, has been vocal about her disillusionment with the Congress. She previously alleged that she faced criticism within the party for visiting the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and accused the Congress of being anti-Hindu. After joining the BJP, she expressed gratitude for the support she received from her new party.
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Her recent critique of the Gandhis has reignited discussions about the role of optics in politics. While critics echoed her sentiment, accusing the Congress of turning a solemn moment into a photo opportunity, supporters of the Gandhis defended the video, arguing it reflected respect and protocol.
This controversy highlights the increasing scrutiny of political gestures in the digital age, where public perception is often shaped by carefully curated visuals. The Congress has not officially responded to Radhika Khera’s remarks, but the incident has added to ongoing debates about authenticity in political actions.
