Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi faced a fresh controversy after a photograph taken during a formal event at Parliament House went viral.
The social media sphere has once again become a battleground for opinions and criticisms, this time centering around Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi. A photograph captured during a formal event in Parliament House has ignited a storm of controversy, with netizens dissecting every aspect of Gandhi's presence in the picture.
In the snapshot shared by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's social media account, a constellation of political figures graces the frame. Vice President Dhankhar himself, alongside Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal, stands in the company of the Gandhis and Robert Vadra. The occasion? Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's oath-taking ceremony as a Rajya Sabha member.
Hon'ble Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, with Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji and her family during the oath-taking ceremony for elected Members of Rajya Sabha in Parliament House today. pic.twitter.com/9LdktgtoCE
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia)However, the focus quickly shifted from the formalities of the event to Rahul Gandhi's attire and pose. Netizens wasted no time in unleashing a barrage of criticisms, questioning the appropriateness of Gandhi's outfit for such a formal setting and his stance before the camera.
Social media platforms echoed with comments, some ridiculing Gandhi's demeanor, with one user even dubbing him as "a real joker." Another took aim at his posture, quipping, "He is standing as if he is at his granny's place."
Amidst the flood of negative remarks, a few voices emerged in defense of Rahul Gandhi. They pointed fingers at the choice of the photo shared, suggesting a deliberate attempt to portray him in a negative light.
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"The handler of the VP’s Twitter handle very mischievously chose to post this photo, where Rahul Gandhi is seen standing in a bad posture, so that he could be trolled and called arrogant," one defender asserted.
In a bid to counter the criticisms, some netizens shared a contrasting image, capturing Rahul Gandhi during an event where President Murmu conferred the 'Bharat Ratna' upon Lal Krishna Advani, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India. This juxtaposition aimed to showcase a different side of Gandhi, perhaps more dignified and statesmanlike.
Here's a look at some of the reactions in the wake of Rahul Gandhi's viral photograph:
Pappu, has proven himself to be an utter fool, unfit to reside in India. His recent actions, caught on camera, demonstrate his complete lack of respect for the nation and its esteemed Vice President. In the images, Gandhi's arrogance and blatant contempt for India… pic.twitter.com/RygrbBT4QO
— Kanimozhi (Modi ka Parivar) (@kanimozhi)The way Rahul Gandhi has kept his hand on Vice President’s chair as if it is his family property.
The same guy never respected then PM Manmohan singh too.
Look at what Rahul Gandhi is wearing and the way he is standing. Clearly shows the importance he gives to the nation's values.
— Gaurav Mahajan (Modi Ka Parivar) 🇮🇳🚩 (@iGauravMahajan)Just look at him. No etiquette, no manners. Just standing there for the sake of it.
— Darshan Pathak (@darshanpathak)What a arrogant person he is
look the way he is standing, no smile on face.
Congress produced a real joker
Just look at Pappu's attitude, he thinks this country is still being ruled by his family & everybody is his gulam....
— Harish Mali (@HarishMali06)Rahul Gandhi is an absolute disgrace! That’s the Vice President of India behind whose chair you’re casually leaning, you clown, not your great grandpa’s lawn chair.
The sheer disrespect writ large across Rahul Gandhi’s face & his body language clearly shows how little the Clown…
Look at the body language of Rahul Gandhi, absolutely classless and mannerless. 🤨
— Sann (@san_x_m)Spot the incongruous specimen who treats the Indian Parliament as a joke.
People of Wayanad should ensure he doesn't enter parliament again. https://t.co/1PAYLyocvx
He goes to parliament or meeting honourable vice president wearing such casual clothes but gets a proper trim and wears formal clothes when delivering a fuckall lecture in UK in the cafeteria of a third rate university. Shows his conscious or subconscious contempt for india https://t.co/pj7c1yMSIA pic.twitter.com/9xYXeW68nE
— 卐 Gullu 卐 (seat prediction pinned) (@gulluboy10)Is this the way to stand behind the Vice President of India?
This entitled brat lacks mannerisms, he thinks India is his जागीर.... 👎 https://t.co/do3fFFxiss pic.twitter.com/ULKzq4vIIn
Somebody Teach that clown Prince how to behave with Honourable Vice President of Bharat.
Moreover this was literally introduction of Political Legacy by and induction of Land Mafia Vadra in Dynasty 😜 https://t.co/njs2HDBqwR