Archive · 28 Jan 2026
BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Not Wearing Patka
The BJP, a political party in India, is upset with Rahul Gandhi, a leader from the Congress party, for not wearing a traditional headpiece called a patka from the Northeast region of India.
The BJP says that foreign diplomats were willing to wear it, but Rahul Gandhi refused.
They think this shows that he doesn't respect the Northeast and has a hateful attitude.
Another BJP leader said that the Congress party is being arrogant and this is leading to their own downfall.
Rahul Gandhi hasn't responded to these accusations yet.
BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for not wearing the Assamese patta (patka) despite a request from President Droupadi Murmu.
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo claimed Rahul Gandhi's actions reflected disrespect towards the Northeast.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi accused the Congress leadership of arrogance and a sultan-like mindset.
The BJP suggested that Rahul Gandhi's refusal to wear the patka exposed his hateful thinking.
The incident at Rashtrapati Bhavan was cited as an example of the Congress party's stubborn behavior.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
- What
- Criticism of Rahul Gandhi for not wearing the Assamese patta (patka)
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- BJP claims it reflects disrespect towards the Northeast and a hateful mindset
- Person Criticized
- Rahul Gandhi
- Criticizing Party
- BJP
- Item Not Worn
- Assamese patta (patka)
- Request Made By
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Accusations
- Disrespect towards Northeast, hateful thinking, arrogance
- BJP Spokesperson
- Pratul Shah Deo
- BJP Leader
- Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi