Amit Shah Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Gamosa Incident

2 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 26 JAN 2026 — 30 JAN 2026

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Latest · 30 Jan 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for refusing to wear a 'gamosa' at President Droupadi Murmu's Republic Day reception, accusing him of disrespecting the North East.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the political row that erupted after Rahul Gandhi allegedly refused to wear an Assamese Gamosa at a reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the incident. It excludes other actions by Rahul Gandhi, the BJP, the Congress, and President Droupadi Murmu unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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26Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Rahul ‘insulted’ northeast by not wearing Gamosa at reception hosted by President: BJP

30Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for refusing to wear a 'gamosa' at President Droupadi Murmu's Republic Day reception, accusing him of disrespecting the North East.

Story concluded