Overview
- IOC officials say the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition will travel to Germany with Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda.
- Organisers have slated a December 17 Indian diaspora event in Berlin that will bring together IOC leaders from across Europe.
- The dates overlap with the Winter Session scheduled to run until December 19, prompting BJP jibes such as “Videsh Nayak” and “leader of paryatan.”
- Union minister Pralhad Joshi labelled Rahul Gandhi a part-time, non-serious leader, and CPI(M) MP Amraram said the LoP should be present during sittings.
- Congress figures, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, defended the travel, while IOC representatives framed the agenda as dialogue on India’s global role with German legislators and the diaspora.