BJP MP and senior spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing attack on Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of insulting the Indian Army’s valour and the nation’s self-respect through his recent remarks.

Addressing the media, Trivedi said, "There is a saying in Hindi – 'Naya mullah zyada pyaaj khaata hai.' But here 'gair mullah iss kadar pyaaj khaane mein laga hai', that he doesn't realise how badly he is insulting this country's self-respect and the army's valour."

He sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi’s use of the word “surrender” in the context of national security, calling it a dangerous and unprecedented statement. "Till now, Congress leaders were making headlines in Pakistani media, their statements were being quoted in Pakistani Parliament. But for the first time, Rahul Gandhi has said something which even the Army Chief of Pakistan has not said, nor has any terrorist organisation of Pakistan. Even Masood Azhar or Hafiz Saeed have not said such a thing. None of them said that India surrendered… I want to ask Rahul Gandhi – Does he want to get one step ahead of these people?"

Trivedi further accused Rahul Gandhi of “giving cover fire” to India’s adversaries. "Till now, he was giving cover fire to the people of Pakistan, the Pakistani army and terrorist organisations. Is he trying to become their leader now?" he asked.

Questioning Rahul Gandhi’s political understanding, Trivedi remarked, "The level of intelligence and wisdom of someone who sees receiving less than three points in their third attempt in the election result as a success, and sees being elected as the Prime Minister for the third time as a defeat is obvious..."

He concluded by demanding accountability from the Congress party, saying, "I want to ask the Congress party, has Rahul Gandhi insulted the Army by using the word surrender or not?... He has used such a word which even Pakistan's Army, terrorist organisations, or UN-designated terrorists Masood Azhar or Hafiz Saeed have not used."