Rahul Gandhi Remarks Spark INDIA Bloc Tension

3 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 13 JUN 2026 — 14 JUN 2026

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Latest · 14 Jun 2026

Rahul Gandhi's refusal to hug Pinarayi Vijayan at a recent INDIA bloc meeting sparked controversy and criticism from various opposition parties.

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This event covers M.A. Baby's criticism of Rahul Gandhi for opposing Pinarayi Vijayan, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by M.A. Baby, Rahul Gandhi, or the CPI(M) unless they are direct developments of this occurrence.

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13Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

You can hug Modi, but not Pinarayi? CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby asks Rahul Gandhi

Indian Express

The INDIA bloc faced tension after Rahul Gandhi's remarks about not hugging Pinarayi Vijayan, leading to criticism from Vijayan and the CPI(M).

14Jun

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Rahul Gandhi's refusal to hug Pinarayi Vijayan at a recent INDIA bloc meeting sparked controversy and criticism from various opposition parties.

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