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BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over ‘undisclosed’ foreign visits, Oman trip
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of undertaking multiple undisclosed foreign visits and questioned a recent Oman trip, citing a 2025 CRPF note and various spending claims. The Congress has not yet commented on the allegations as of May 14, 2026.
Why It Matters
The claims center on transparency and adherence to protocols for protectees, raising questions about accountability of opposition leaders in foreign travel.
Timeline
5 Events
May 14, 2026 – BJP cites travel spending figures
May 14, 2026
BJP spokesperson Patra said Rahul Gandhi’s 54 foreign trips in 22 years cost ₹60 crore while his declared income was about ₹11 crore; he cited a CRPF note on six undisclosed visits and questioned the lack of disclosure and accountability.
May 2026 – Oman trip
May 2026
Photographs circulating on social media showed Gandhi in Oman earlier in May 2026; the BJP alleged this was an undeclared trip with no host acknowledged, no declaration of the host, and no details of public programmes, and questioned whether permissions from the Union Home Ministry were obtained or whether the trip was in an official capacity.
September 2025 – CRPF note on undisclosed visits
September 2025
The CRPF reportedly sent a note on six undisclosed foreign visits to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, stating these trips did not adhere to protectee rules and protocols.
March 2018 – Holi visit to grandmother
March 2018
In March 2018 Rahul Gandhi made a surprise visit to his grandmother during Holi.
2015 – South East Asia tour
2015
During 2015 Rahul Gandhi spent ₹4.5 crore on a South East Asia tour, which the BJP said was five times his declared income that year.