Bharat Summit Row: Rijiju Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Italian Leader's Anti-Government Slogan | News18

News18 - Nov 15, 2026

A political row has erupted after Italian politician Giacomo Filibeck, Secretary-General of the Party of European Socialists, raised the Hindi slogan “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” at the Congress-organised Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad. Filibeck also declared that Indian democracy was under attack and voiced support for Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, calling for international solidarity to defend democratic values.The remarks have drawn a sharp response from the BJP. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned the reaction of Indian leaders at the event, asking: “Have you ever seen anyone laughing when India is insulted by a foreigner? I'm not asking about which Indian goes abroad to insult India.” n18oc_Indian18oc_Breaking NewsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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