Surprised by Rahul Gandhi's kind gesture towards PM Modi: BJP

He wrote, "Whenever Leader of Opposition @RahulGandhi raises pertinent questions about electoral malpractices, corruption or misuse of agencies, the concerned authorities, be it Election Commission, Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax or Central Bureau of Investigation maintain a deafening silence. Meanwhile, their self-appointed spokesperson, BJP, jumps into action, spewing rhetoric and spreading misinformation."

As the Supreme Court pulled up the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged remarks on the Indian Army after a clash between the Indian and Chinese armies in Yangsi region of Arunachal Pradesh in 2022, Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot defended the LoP, saying that he did not divulge any secret when he said that 2,000km Indian territory is intruded by the Chienese Army.

"How can you want a party that stood with Modi from (2014) the beginning and still shares his ideology to be your ally? Why hurt those who stood with you through thick and thin, and continue to stand by People's Leader @RahulGandhi in every battle?" Manickam Tagore wrote.

In a post on social media X, Singh wrote, "Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri @RahulGandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life."

"CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji and LoP Shri @RahulGandhi met with a delegation from Progressive International at 10 Janpath, New Delhi," Congress's official page wrote in a post on X.

Taking to social media X, Pitroda in a post wrote "Spent a productive morning with @RahulGandhi engaging with some of India's sharpest business minds. We discussed the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, technology, inclusivity, and the need for ethical leadership. It's clear that the private sector has a major role to play in building a just, innovative, and inclusive India.

"A delegation of concerned citizens and experts, including Dr. Sanjeev Bagai, environmentalists Jai Dhar Gupta and Vimlendu Jha, and Bhavreen Khandari met with the LoP Shri @RahulGandhi to address the worsening air pollution crisis. They presented a petition urging immediate action and proposed concrete solutions to mitigate the public health emergency. Rahul ji assured the delegation that he would raise the issue in Parliament and advocate for swift action on their demands, prioritising the health and well-being of citizens and the environment," the official handle of the Congress posted on X.

"On 21st and 22nd August, Hon'ble Congress President Shri Mallikarjun @kharge ji and Leader of Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi ji will be visiting Jammu and Srinagar for key meetings in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections," Venugopal said in a post on X.

Days after the remarks made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in his maiden speech at the Lok Sabha, members of the Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Hyderabad took to the streets in protest on Thursday.

In a post on X, Kharge said, "Warm birthday greetings to Shri @RahulGandhi. Your unwavering commitment to the values espoused in the Constitution of India and your emphatic compassion for the millions of unheard voices, are the qualities that set you apart."