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Rahul Gandhi’s Foreign Sojourn During Crash Tragedy, Sonia’s Hospitalisation : Misstep or Misjudged Optics?

The Congress has not made any official comment about the purpose or duration of Rahul’s foreign visit

Nitin Mahajan by Nitin Mahajan
16 June 2025
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Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is facing increasing scrutiny for reportedly remaining abroad during two emotionally charged events — the Air India AI-171 plane crash, which claimed over 270 lives, and the hospitalisation of his mother, Sonia Gandhi, a former Congress president.

While the Congress has not made any official comment about the purpose or duration of Rahul’s foreign visit, the timing has ignited criticism on multiple fronts — from political rivals to social media users — with many questioning his absence from both a personal family moment and a national tragedy.

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Public Tragedy, Private Crisis

On June 12, Air India Flight AI-171 crashed into a densely populated neighborhood in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing all 241 passengers and crew members on board, along with at least 33 people on the ground. The scale and horror of the crash have gripped the nation.

Recently, Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for what the party described as a routine health check-up. However, due to her age and past medical history, her hospitalisation drew widespread concern.

In such moments — when the country is mourning and when family care is needed — the absence of a national-level leader like Rahul Gandhi has created an uncomfortable vacuum.

BJP Escalates the Criticism

The issue gained more traction after BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya posted a scathing tweet:

“Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, is holidaying at a secret foreign location—not too far from India—even as the nation reels from a colossal aviation tragedy.

Despite the magnitude of the loss and the grief of countless families, he didn’t think it necessary to cut short his leisurely sojourn and return home to stand with the people.

How irresponsible and self-indulgent can one be?

This is the same Rahul Gandhi who was partying after 26/11, shooting flippant videos during #OperationSindoor, and repeatedly missing in moments of national crisis.

Is this the conduct of someone who deserves to be trusted with public life—let alone power and responsibility?”

The tweet touched a nerve, prompting renewed debate over Rahul Gandhi’s pattern of perceived disappearances during national emergencies — a longstanding criticism his political opponents have often used to question his readiness for leadership.

Congress Remains Silent, Supporters Defend

So far, the Congress party has not responded to the criticism. However, party insiders have quietly expressed that the outrage is overblown and politically motivated. Supporters argue that Rahul Gandhi has been present during far more difficult times in his mother’s health journey, and that not all responses require public visibility.

Some also argue that in today’s age, empathy isn’t always measured by media appearances. “Rahul may be out of sight, but that doesn’t mean he’s out of touch,” said one Congress functionary off record.

Visibility vs Leadership

This is less about one trip and more about the broader leadership narrative Rahul Gandhi is crafting. As Leader of the Opposition, he now holds a constitutional position — and with that comes public expectation of visible presence, especially during high-impact national events.

Being away during a time of national mourning and personal family concern, without even a brief public message or return plan, risks reinforcing old criticisms: that he lacks consistency, that he’s emotionally distanced from real-world crises, or that he prioritizes personal comfort over public duty.

Poor Optics, Regardless of Intent

Whether or not Rahul Gandhi’s reasons for being abroad are valid, the optics are undeniably poor. In public life — especially when leading a national party — being seen matters as much as being effective. A simple visit to grieving families, a hospital appearance for his mother, or even a clear public statement could have shaped a very different perception.

As the Congress party attempts to rebuild its national image following a stronger-than-expected performance in the 2024 elections, these moments of silence and absence could be more damaging than Rahul Gandhi realizes.

 

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