'Let's do it together': Rahul approaches BJP leaders briefing reporters
What's the story
In an incident perceived as cheeky by some and inappropriate by others in the Parliament complex, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi approached Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Ashwini Vaishnaw who were addressing reporters. With a smile and hands in his cargo pants, he said, "Come, let's do it together," and tried to grab Joshi's arm. The ministers quickly left the press briefing without engaging further.
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BJP ministers Prahlad Joshi and Ashwini Vaishnaw were saying in front of the media: "Rahul Gandhi should Authenticate before making allegations"
— Shakeel Yasar Ullah (@yasarullah) February 11, 2026
Rahul Gandhi arrived and said
"Let's talk together"
Both the Ministers left pic.twitter.com/4dxBezNoeN
Allegations
Gandhi accuses Modi of compromising India's interests in US trade
The incident comes amid ongoing controversies over Gandhi's allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused the government of compromising India's interests in a trade deal with the United States. During a Lok Sabha discussion on the Union Budget on Wednesday, he claimed PM Modi is in a "chokehold" and alleged that someone has a grip on him. "Why has he...sold India? Because they (the US) are choking him. They have a grip on his neck," said Gandhi.
Dismissal
BJP dismisses Gandhi's allegations as baseless
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed Gandhi's allegations as baseless. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said no one could dare to sell the nation and called PM Modi the most powerful leader India has ever seen. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also dismissed Gandhi's claims. "What Rahul Gandhi does has a lot of entertainment value. On one hand, you have leaders who dedicate their lives to transforming the country...and then you have elements of buffoonery," he said.