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Rahul Gandhi video goes viral, BJP slams it as arrogance, DK Shivakumar responds
✍️ NDTV
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM
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A video of Rahul Gandhi circulated widely on social media, prompting the BJP to label it arrogant, while senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar defended the footage.
A clip featuring Rahul Gandhi began trending on major social‑media platforms early this week, drawing thousands of views and extensive commentary. The footage, shared without a clear source, quickly became a talking point among political observers.
Prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party responded, describing the video as an example of "arrogance" and accusing the opposition of using it to undermine the party's image. Their statements were circulated through party spokespersons and media briefings.
In Karnataka, senior Congress minister DK Shivakumar took to the public arena to counter the BJP's criticism. He argued that the video was being misinterpreted and defended Rahul Gandhi's conduct, urging a factual discussion rather than partisan attacks.
The episode underscores the heightened sensitivity of political content online, as parties continue to leverage viral material to shape narratives ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party responded, describing the video as an example of "arrogance" and accusing the opposition of using it to undermine the party's image. Their statements were circulated through party spokespersons and media briefings.
In Karnataka, senior Congress minister DK Shivakumar took to the public arena to counter the BJP's criticism. He argued that the video was being misinterpreted and defended Rahul Gandhi's conduct, urging a factual discussion rather than partisan attacks.
The episode underscores the heightened sensitivity of political content online, as parties continue to leverage viral material to shape narratives ahead of upcoming electoral contests.