Archive · 25 Jan 2026
BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Undemocratic Leadership
The BJP and Tej Pratap Yadav have accused Rahul Gandhi of being an undemocratic and cowardly leader.
Shakeel Ahmad, a former Congress leader, said Gandhi doesn't like working with experienced leaders and only promotes young leaders who support him.
The BJP says this shows Gandhi's true nature, which is the opposite of what he claims.
They also say Gandhi blames others for his party's election losses, but the real reason is the party's internal weaknesses.
Tej Pratap Yadav, who recently formed his own party, agreed with Ahmad's remarks and also criticized Gandhi for not visiting Ayodhya as promised.
The BJP's spokespersons have made strong statements against Gandhi, calling him dictatorial and immature.
BJP and Tej Pratap Yadav accuse Rahul Gandhi of being undemocratic and cowardly based on Shakeel Ahmad's remarks.
Ahmad called Gandhi a coward and claimed he promotes only loyal young leaders and is uncomfortable with veteran leaders.
BJP alleges Gandhi's 'vote chori' claims are baseless and meant to shift blame for party losses.
Gandhi's party losses are due to internal weaknesses, according to the BJP.
Tej Pratap Yadav criticized Gandhi for not visiting Ayodhya as promised and for his alleged dictatorial behavior.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Shakeel Ahmad, Tej Pratap Yadav, BJP
- What
- BJP and Tej Pratap Yadav accuse Rahul Gandhi of undemocratic leadership and cowardice
- When
- January 24, 2025 (and ongoing)
- Where
- New Delhi, India; Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Shakeel Ahmad's remarks about Gandhi's leadership style and internal democracy in Congress
BJP
Congress
Leadership Style
BJP
Rahul Gandhi is undemocratic, dictatorial, and promotes only young, loyal leaders.
Congress
No official response from Congress, but Shakeel Ahmad's remarks suggest internal disagreements.
Election Losses
BJP
Gandhi's party losses are due to internal weaknesses and his undemocratic leadership.
Congress
No official response from Congress.
- Person Criticized
- Rahul Gandhi
- Critics
- Shakeel Ahmad, Tej Pratap Yadav, BJP
- Party Affiliation
- BJP, Congress, Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD)
- Allegations
- Undemocratic, dictatorial, insecure leadership, lack of internal democracy
- Context
- Post-2025 Bihar assembly polls
- Accusation
- Promoting only young, loyal leaders; uncomfortable with veteran leaders
- BJP Spokesperson
- Shehzad Poonawalla, Pradeep Bhandari
- Additional Criticism
- Rahul Gandhi is a cowardly leader who hasn't visited Ayodhya as promised