BJP Spokesperson Critiques Rahul Gandhi Following Omar Abdullah's Comments
In a recent political exchange, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah suggested that the INDIA bloc is on 'life support'. Bhandari claimed that Gandhi's leadership has failed and that alliance partners privately acknowledge this failure. Abdullah's comments during the 'HT Leadership Summit 2025' further fueled the debate, as he humorously remarked on the alliance's struggles. This ongoing political discourse highlights the tensions within the coalition and raises questions about its future.
Dec 7, 2025, 18:33 IST
Pradeep Bhandari's Sharp Critique of Rahul Gandhi
BJP's national spokesperson, Pradeep Bhandari, launched a fierce attack on former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, responding to comments made by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who suggested that the alliance is on 'life support'. Bhandari asserted that Rahul Gandhi's political leadership has completely failed.
Alliance Partners Agree Internally: Bhandari
In reaction to Abdullah's remarks, Bhandari stated that the statements from National Conference leaders indicate a lack of leadership within the alliance. He accused the partners of the INDIA bloc of publicly defending Rahul Gandhi while privately believing that he is responsible for the alliance's failures.
BJP Claims a Strong Blow to Rahul Gandhi's Leadership
According to reports from a news agency, Bhandari remarked, 'This is a significant blow to the leadership of the INDIA bloc under Rahul Gandhi.'
Bhandari further claimed that both Omar Abdullah and many alliance partners are now stating that Rahul Gandhi has failed to emerge as a leader for the coalition. He emphasized that this statement proves that everyone involved in the alliance secretly believes that they cannot win elections due to Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
He concluded by asserting that it is now evident that Congress is finished, and all coalition partners view Rahul Gandhi as politically unsuccessful.
Omar Abdullah's 'Life Support' Comment
Bhandari's comments were a direct response to Omar Abdullah's statement made during the 'HT Leadership Summit 2025' on Saturday, where Abdullah remarked that the INDIA bloc is on 'life support'.
When asked how many times the alliance has 'died', he humorously replied, 'We are on life support from one side, but sometimes someone gives us a jolt with paddles, and we get back up. Unfortunately, results like those in Bihar happen, and we fall down again, and then someone has to take us to the crossroads.'