Rahul Gandhi Pinarayi Vijayan Can't Hug Remark INDIA Alliance Cracks
Rahul Gandhi refused to hug Pinarayi Vijayan, the former Kerala chief minister and a prominent leader of the CPM, at a recent meeting of the INDIA bloc. This sparked controversy within the alliance, with Vijayan criticizing Gandhi's political message and calling for clear politics instead of hugs. The CPI(M) and other opposition parties criticized Gandhi for demanding Vijayan's arrest while the BJP labeled the INDIA bloc an alliance of convenience.
13 JUN 2026
— 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).
14 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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