Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Rahul, Priyanka Praise Kerala’s Operation Toofan Anti-Narcotics Drive
Operation Toofan is a campaign in Kerala against drugs.
Minister Chennithala said Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka asked how the campaign was progressing.
He said both praised the campaign.
They also said helping young people stay away from drugs is very important.
Rahul Gandhi agreed to attend a related event in October.
Chennithala also said the Congress did not discuss names for its next Kerala state party chief.
He said a decision should be made soon.
He dismissed criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party about a cake decorated with the Indian tricolour.
Minister Chennithala said Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka praised Kerala’s Operation Toofan anti-narcotics campaign.
He said both leaders asked about the drive’s progress and called freeing young people from drugs an urgent need.
Rahul Gandhi agreed to attend an Operation Toofan-related event in Kerala in October, according to Chennithala.
Chennithala said no names were discussed for the next Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief, but urged a quick decision.
He dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s criticism of a tricolour-themed cake-cutting event and its allegation that Congress disrespected national symbols.
- Who
- Minister Chennithala, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- What
- Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka praised Operation Toofan, while Chennithala discussed the campaign and other political issues.
- When
- Rahul Gandhi agreed to attend a related event in October; no specific date was given for the other discussions.
- Where
- Kerala.
- Why
- The stated aim of Operation Toofan is to free young people from the influence of drugs.
Minister and Congress Position
Bharatiya Janata Party Criticism
Operation Toofan
Minister and Congress Position
Chennithala said Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka praised the anti-narcotics drive and agreed that protecting young people from drugs is an urgent priority.
Bharatiya Janata Party Criticism
The article does not report a Bharatiya Janata Party position on Operation Toofan.
Kerala Congress leadership
Minister and Congress Position
Chennithala said a decision on the next Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief should be made quickly, reflecting what he said party workers want.
Bharatiya Janata Party Criticism
No opposing view on the timing or candidates was reported; Chennithala said no names were discussed.
Tricolour-themed cake
Minister and Congress Position
Chennithala dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s reaction and rejected its allegation that Congress disrespected national symbols.
Bharatiya Janata Party Criticism
The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that Congress disrespected national symbols after Chennithala cut a tricolour-themed cake.
- Campaign
- Operation Toofan
- Focus
- Anti-narcotics action in Kerala
- Support expressed by
- Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka, according to Chennithala
- Planned attendance
- Rahul Gandhi agreed to attend an Operation Toofan-related event in October
- Party leadership issue
- No names were discussed for the next Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief
- Minister’s position
- A decision on the state Congress chief should be taken as soon as possible
- Political criticism
- The Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Chennithala’s cutting of a tricolour-themed cake