Rahul Gandhi to fly to Germany amid winter session; BJP calls him ‘Videsh Nayak’

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming visit to Germany amid the winter session of parliament has ignited a political storm with the ruling BJP accusing him of choosing a foreign tour over his duties as the Leader of the Opposition.

Gandhi will visit Germany from December 15 to 20, during which he will engage with the Indian diaspora and meet German government ministers. He will also attend a major event of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) in Berlin on December 17.

The Raebareli MP will be accompanied by IOC chairperson Sam Pitroda.

Vikram Duhan, general secretary of IOC, UK, said Gandhi's visit to Germany would offer a valuable platform to engage in dialogue on India's global role, while fostering the exchange of ideas and opportunities with German legislators and members of the Indian diaspora.

Ausaf Khan, president of IOC Austria, said, "We are honoured to welcome Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Member of Parliament, who will be engaging with the Indian diaspora in Berlin on December 17, 2025." 

Meanwhile, Gandhi’s foreign tour amid the parliament session has drawn flak from the BJP, which called him a ‘Videsh Nayak’.

"Once again Videsh Nayak is doing what he does best ! Going for a foreign tour ! Parliament is on till 19th Dec but Reports suggest Rahul Gandhi to visit Germany from Dec 15-20! Rahul is LoP - leader of paryatan," BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla wrote on X.