Piyush Goyal's Fierce Critique of Rahul Gandhi: A Clash of Political Ideologies

In a recent press conference, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading falsehoods and compromising national interests. Goyal's remarks come amid Congress's criticism of the Modi government's trade deal with the US. He asserted that Gandhi is a puppet of anti-India forces and that the Congress party is fundamentally compromised. Goyal defended the government's actions, claiming that farmers' interests are protected and that the country is progressing. This exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions between the BJP and Congress as they navigate critical national issues.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 25, 2026, 21:52 IST

Goyal's Accusations Against Congress Leader

New Delhi: On Wednesday, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a scathing critique of Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader and his party of being compromised and disseminating misinformation to undermine the nation's progress, allegedly at the behest of anti-India entities.

During a press briefing at the BJP headquarters, Goyal claimed that Gandhi and the Congress are engaging in trivial politics aimed at damaging the economy and hindering national advancement.

He described Gandhi as a mere puppet of anti-India organizations and governments, asserting that the Gandhi family and the Congress party are fundamentally compromised.

Labeling Rahul Gandhi as the embodiment of negative politics, Goyal's remarks came in response to Congress's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government regarding the interim trade agreement with the US, which they termed a betrayal of national interests.

Gandhi had previously stated that Modi is compromised and has signed the agreement under duress, calling it detrimental to farmers during a 'Kisan Mahachaupal' event in Bhopal.

Goyal dismissed these claims as falsehoods, accusing Gandhi of misleading the public and jeopardizing national interests.

He reiterated that farmers' interests are fully protected and that the trade deal will not result in any losses for them, emphasizing that millions of jobs and businesses are also safeguarded.

Goyal criticized Gandhi and the Congress for their inability to accept the Modi government's efforts to protect farmers' interests and for their failure to recognize the country's rapid progress.

He further alleged that the Gandhi family has a history of compromising national interests, tracing back to Jawaharlal Nehru's era.

Goyal claimed that Sonia and Rahul Gandhi undermined India's interests during the Manmohan Singh administration, while Rajiv Gandhi also compromised national interests during his tenure.

He referenced the Bofors scandal, suggesting that investigations were obstructed to protect accused Ottavio Quattrocchi.

Goyal accused former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of similar compromises, citing claims that the CIA funded Congress elections and that the KGB provided financial support to her.

He pointed out that during the 1971 Shimla Agreement, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers were released without securing the region of PoK, questioning the pressures that led to such compromises.

Goyal also alleged that Nehru repeatedly compromised national interests, claiming that his administration was overly influenced by foreign intelligence agencies.

He mentioned that in 1954, India's interests were compromised regarding Tibet, and under the Panchsheel Agreement, Aksai Chin was ceded to China during Nehru's leadership.

Additionally, he noted that Nehru advocated for China's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, despite India being a claimant for that position.