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Karnataka LOP R Ashok Criticises Rahul Gandhi, Says He Hasn't Spared Any Institution
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 08:02 PM
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Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashok publicly rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the senior politician has targeted every institution.
Karnataka's Leader of Opposition, R Ashok, issued a sharp statement condemning Congress veteran Rahul Gandhi, asserting that the senior leader has left no institution untouched in his recent conduct. The remark was made public through a press release and has been widely reported in regional media.
Ashok's criticism comes amid a series of Rahul Gandhi's interventions that have drawn attention across the state, though specific incidents were not detailed in the statement. The opposition leader framed the conduct as an attempt to undermine established bodies, suggesting it reflects a broader pattern of confrontational politics.
The Congress party has not issued an immediate response to Ashok's allegations. Political analysts note that such intra‑party criticism could influence upcoming electoral dynamics in Karnataka, where both parties are vying for voter confidence.
Observers said the episode underscores the heightened tensions between the state's opposition and the national leadership of the Congress, highlighting the fragile balance of political discourse ahead of the next state elections.
Ashok's criticism comes amid a series of Rahul Gandhi's interventions that have drawn attention across the state, though specific incidents were not detailed in the statement. The opposition leader framed the conduct as an attempt to undermine established bodies, suggesting it reflects a broader pattern of confrontational politics.
The Congress party has not issued an immediate response to Ashok's allegations. Political analysts note that such intra‑party criticism could influence upcoming electoral dynamics in Karnataka, where both parties are vying for voter confidence.
Observers said the episode underscores the heightened tensions between the state's opposition and the national leadership of the Congress, highlighting the fragile balance of political discourse ahead of the next state elections.