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Rahul Gandhi’s approach helping BJP, not strengthening INDIA bloc, says Kerala ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Vijayan said Gandhi’s approach is creating a crisis in the INDIA bloc as other opposition leaders object to the Congress line.

  • On Saturday, Kerala Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his political approach weakens the INDIA bloc and often ends up helping the BJP.
  • The criticism follows Rahul Gandhi's remark during a June 9 INDIA bloc meeting, where he stated he would not embrace Vijayan due to their political rivalry in Kerala.
  • Vijayan questioned why Gandhi would hug Prime Minister Narendra Modi while refusing to embrace him, arguing this 'particular political message' reflects how Gandhi views the INDIA alliance.
  • CPI general secretary Baby defended the alliance's formation, stating that parties must maintain 'standards of political decency and dignity' despite political differences in certain states.
  • Baby also alleged that central agencies are targeting opposition parties, citing the exoneration of Arvind Kejriwal and the High Court's dismissal of the NewsClick charge sheet as evidence of a broader pattern.
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India TodayIndia Today
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Your approach is helping BJP: Pinarayi jabs Rahul Gandhi over INDIA bloc remark

Pinarayi Vijayan hit back after Rahul Gandhi said he could not hug him amid a political fight. The exchange has sharpened questions over Congress's approach to the INDIA bloc and opposition unity.

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Hug row flares in INDIA bloc as Rahul Gandhi draws fire from Vijayan over remarks

Attacking Rahul for his remarks at Opposition bloc meet that he won't hug ex-Kerala CM despite being allies, Vijayan and CPI(M) chief Baby say the Congress leader's approach does not strengthen the alliance and helps BJP

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Rahul Gandhi's Approach Does Not Strengthen INDIA Bloc: LoP Pinarayi Vijayan

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'Rahul Gandhi Helping BJP': Pinarayi Vijayan Escalates Attack Over INDIA Bloc Rift

Kerala LoP Pinarayi Vijayan accused Rahul Gandhi of pursuing a political approach that weakens the INDIA bloc and often benefits the BJP.

·India
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Rahul Gandhi's approach does not strengthen INDIA alliance: LoP Pinarayi Vijayan

Kozhikode (Kerala), Jun 13 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his political approach does not strengthen the INDIA alliance and often ends up helping the BJP. Responding to a question about Rahul Gandhi’s reported remark at an INDIA alliance meeting that he would […]

·New Delhi, India
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Rahul Gandhi's Approach Doesn't Strengthen INDIA Bloc: Pinarayi Vijayan

The senior CPI(M) leader said the matter required detailed discussion and that he would not go into it at length now.

·Hyderabad, India
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Times of India broke the news in India on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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