Overview
- Indian Overseas Congress says Rahul Gandhi will travel to Germany from December 15 to 20 to meet government ministers and engage the Indian diaspora.
- The reported dates overlap with Parliament’s Winter Session through December 19, a point of attack given his role as Leader of the Opposition.
- A Berlin engagement is slated for December 17, with IOC presidents from across Europe expected to convene for party outreach discussions.
- IOC chairperson Sam Pitroda is set to accompany Gandhi, according to IOC officials quoted in the announcements.
- BJP figures labeled him the “Leader of Paryatan” and “Videsh Nayak” and cited past absences, while no change to the schedule or response from Gandhi was reported.