Rahul Gandhi clashes with Tewari over student protests' impact

At a Congress Working Committee meeting on August 20, 2026, Rahul Gandhi criticized colleagues for not strongly addressing social justice issues, particularly the "purification ritual" in Uttarakhand. He asked Supriya Shrinate, the party’s social media head, to report on leaders amplifying official lines. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed frustration over inconsistent messaging and cited historical protests as examples of student activism. A disagreement also arose between Rahul Gandhi and senior leader Manish Tewari over recent students’ protests, with Mr. Tewari suggesting limited success of student wings in leading such movements.