‘Rahul Gandhi’s approach helps BJP, does not strengthen INDIA bloc': Vijayan hits back after Cong leader's 'hug’ remark

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'hug' comment, questioning his leadership within the INDIA alliance. Vijayan's remarks come as a blow to Rahul Gandhi's efforts to strengthen the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties formed to challenge the ruling BJP. The INDIA bloc has been struggling to present a united front against the BJP, and Vijayan's criticism of Gandhi's approach suggests that the alliance's internal divisions may be more pronounced than previously thought. Rahul Gandhi's 'hug' comment, which was seen as an attempt to reach out to the BJP, has been interpreted by some as a sign of weakness and a failure to take a tough stance against the ruling party. Vijayan's attack on Gandhi has sparked a heated debate within the INDIA bloc, with some leaders defending Gandhi's approach and others calling for a more assertive strategy to take on the BJP.