NEW DELHI: BJP Thursday questioned the source of funds for Rahul Gandhi’s 54 trips abroad over last 22 years, claiming a “big mismatch” between expenditure the LoP is likely to have incurred and his income over past decade, as declared in documents he had submitted for contesting LS polls.BJP said it has done a “bottom-up estimation” to arrive at the sum of Rs 60 crore that Rahul and people accompanying him would have spent during his visits to different parts of the world, including US, Latin America, Europe and countries in Asia all these years. In contrast, his income was only Rs 11 crore over last decade, it added. “This raises legal questions. Under FCRA provisions, any MP, judge or govt official is required to take permission from MHA if their visits are hosted or funded by a foreign agency,” party spokesperson Sambit Patra said. “If one is going on a foreign tour at personal expense, then he has to disclose it in I-T return. If a person receives a gift or money is spent on him in an undisclosed manner abroad, then in that situation Black Money Act 2015 may also apply,” he added, asking Congress to disclose the source of funding for Rahul’s visits and relevant documents. “This is not a rhetorical press conference but one that raises questions on the conduct of LoP who wants to be PM. Everything will have to be accounted for,” Patra said.Hitting back, Congress said BJP’s allegations over Rahul’s foreign trips are aimed at diverting attention from real issues facing the country. Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said, “These are diversions being created by BJP. The real issue is the economic collapse that is staring the country. The real issues are the setbacks in foreign policy.”Another neta, Manickam Tagore, said, “BJP should answer questions on unemployment, inflation, border failures and weakening economy instead of running a smear campaign against Rahul.” End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi HC Judge Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Kejriwal; Refers Case To New Bench2 Days WFH To ‘No Vehicle Day’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Fuel-Saving Steps After PM Modi’s CallCong Picks VD Satheesan As Kerala CM; Iran FM Lands In India For Brics Meet With ‘Minab168’ MsgSupreme Court Questions CEC Appointment Process, Raises ‘Independence’ ConcernsMan Trying To Hold Tin Shed Gets Swept Into Air During Violent Storm In Bareilly, Survives Fall’Unacceptable’: India Slams Attack On Indian-Flagged Ship Near OmanEC Announces Phase 3 Of SIR Across 16 States, 3 UTs; J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Left OutEx-Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee In Lawyer’s Gown Argues Post-poll Violence Case In High CourtKC Venugopal Backs VD Satheesan as Kerala CM, Says Congress Fully United Behind HimCongress Picks VD Satheesan as Kerala CM After 10 Days of Talks and Leadership Battle123PhotostoriesTara Sutaria looks straight out of a 1950s Hollywood dream at Cannes in this vintage Vivienne Westwood coutureHappy Birthday Vicky Kaushal: With Katrina Kaif, Sunny Kaushal and family, inside the actor’s most heartwarming momentsMilk Price Hike: Popular packaged milk prices rise across India; healthy milk alternatives to add to daily dietTop 10 fascinating facts about rhinos that make them unlike any other wild animal5 animals with giant tusks and horns that make them look prehistoricHow these 5 Indian ice creams became among the 100 Most Iconic Ice Creams of the WorldRice water vs coconut water for hair growth: Which works better in summer?5 reasons why someone dislikes you – And why is it not your problemAditi Rao Hydari just landed in Cannes and her denim airport look already screams red carpet royalty10 affirmations to attract calm and genuine love123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingWB Class 12 Result 2026WB Board 12th ResultIPL Points TablePM Internship SchemeCalcutta High CourtMI vs PBKS IPL MatchIPL Orange Cap 2026Haryana Board ResultAir India FlightsPrateek Yadav
NEW DELHI: BJP Thursday questioned the source of funds for Rahul Gandhi’s 54 trips abroad over last 22 years, claiming a “big mismatch” between expenditure the LoP is likely to have incurred and his income over past decade, as declared in documents he had submitted for contesting LS polls.BJP said it has done a “bottom-up estimation” to arrive at the sum of Rs 60 crore that Rahul and people accompanying him would have spent during his visits to different parts of the world, including US, Latin America, Europe and countries in Asia all these years. In contrast, his income was only Rs 11 crore over last decade, it added. “This raises legal questions. Under FCRA provisions, any MP, judge or govt official is required to take permission from MHA if their visits are hosted or funded by a foreign agency,” party spokesperson Sambit Patra said. “If one is going on a foreign tour at personal expense, then he has to disclose it in I-T return. If a person receives a gift or money is spent on him in an undisclosed manner abroad, then in that situation Black Money Act 2015 may also apply,” he added, asking Congress to disclose the source of funding for Rahul’s visits and relevant documents. “This is not a rhetorical press conference but one that raises questions on the conduct of LoP who wants to be PM. Everything will have to be accounted for,” Patra said.Hitting back, Congress said BJP’s allegations over Rahul’s foreign trips are aimed at diverting attention from real issues facing the country. Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said, “These are diversions being created by BJP. The real issue is the economic collapse that is staring the country. The real issues are the setbacks in foreign policy.”Another neta, Manickam Tagore, said, “BJP should answer questions on unemployment, inflation, border failures and weakening economy instead of running a smear campaign against Rahul.”
