Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju decided to hand over what he called a ready-made formula for the Congress to win more seats in Parliament. And the first thing on that list? Spend more time in India and stop those frequent secret foreign vacations.
Rijiju put it all out on X late on Wednesday. He didn’t hold back. He said the Congress Party can win more MPs if Rahul Gandhi ji does these seven things. Let’s go through them one by one, the way he listed them, because the tone is pure sarcasm mixed with the usual BJP-Congress jabbing.
First point: Spend more time in India and avoid secret foreign vacations frequently. This isn’t new. The BJP has been needling Rahul about his foreign trips for years. Earlier this year Rijiju himself had raised questions about some of those visits not being properly declared to Parliament or the ministries. Security people get restless, the government says, when the Leader of the Opposition disappears without the usual three-week notice. So this tip lands with that old background noise.
Second: Respect seniors and gain valuable wisdom from the elders, which is Indian tradition. Classic line. Every time there’s internal Congress drama or a public spat with older leaders, this one comes out. Rijiju is basically saying sit with the old guard, listen, learn. Whether anyone in the Congress will take it as advice or just another dig is another matter.
Third: Do not meet Anti-India people and stop promoting their agenda. No names, no specifics in the post, but the message is clear enough in the current climate. Stay away from people the government labels as anti-India and don’t amplify whatever they say.
Fourth: End deep hatred against BJP, RSS and Modi Ji. Treat BJP as a political opponent, not an enemy. This one is pure political theatre. Rijiju is telling the Leader of the Opposition to dial down the personal attacks and treat the ruling party like a normal rival instead of the enemy of the nation. Easy to say when you’re on the other side of the aisle.
Fifth: Take Parliament more seriously and let MPs take part in debates and discussion. This comes right after the recent walkouts and the noise around demanding a face-to-face debate with the Prime Minister. Rijiju’s point is simple — if you want debate, do it inside the House, let your MPs speak, stop disrupting and then walking out.
Sixth: Respect the Constitution of India and honour Constitutional Institutions. Standard line in these exchanges. Both sides accuse each other of disrespecting institutions depending on the week. Rijiju is putting it on Rahul’s plate this time.
Seventh and last: Allow the Congress party to function as a democratic party and smash dynastic politics. The oldest charge in the book against the Congress. End family rule, open the party up, let it run like a normal democratic organisation. Rijiju knows this one always gets a reaction.
All of this came in the middle of Rahul Gandhi’s renewed challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate. Rahul has been saying he can prove in five minutes that Modi is a “desh-drohi” and is being controlled by US President Donald Trump. He wants a proper face-off with judges of their choice and a venue both sides agree on. The BJP’s response through Rijiju is essentially — first fix these seven things, then talk about debates and winning more seats.
You can almost hear the smirk in the post. It’s not a genuine advice column. It’s political one-upmanship dressed up as helpful tips. The opposition will call it deflection. The ruling side will say it’s calling out real problems. And the rest of us will watch the next round of statements fly.
Rijiju has been consistent on the foreign travel issue. Back in May he had spoken about alleged undeclared trips, the need to inform Lok Sabha Secretariat, External Affairs and Home Ministry, and the frustration of security teams. The numbers that were floating around then — dozens of trips over the years, questions on funding — still hang in the air every time this topic comes up. Whether those questions were fully answered or not is still debated, but the talking point remains useful for the BJP.
On the Parliament point, the minister has also been needling the opposition for walking out instead of debating. His line is that the House is meant for discussion, so if you challenge the government, come and fight it out there instead of creating scenes and then leaving.
Will any of this change how Rahul Gandhi or the Congress operates? Probably not. These lists rarely do. But they keep the daily political conversation going and give both sides material for the next press conference or social media post.
For now, the seven tips are out there. Spend more time at home, listen to elders, stay away from certain people, drop the personal hatred, take the House seriously, respect the Constitution and institutions, and end dynastic control of the party. That’s the full package Rijiju offered, with a straight face and plenty of sarcasm.
Sources: Kiren Rijiju’s post on X (November 4, 2026); reports from PTI carried by The Telegraph, News18, The New Indian Express, Free Press Journal, NDTV, Asianet Newsable, and India Today.
“Avoid Secret Foreign Vacations”: Kiren Rijiju’s 7 Tips For Rahul Gandhi*
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju decided to hand over what he called a ready-made formula for the Congress to win more seats in Parliament. And the first thing on that list? Spend more time in India and stop those frequent secret foreign vacations.
Rijiju put it all out on X late on Wednesday. He didn’t hold back. He said the Congress Party can win more MPs if Rahul Gandhi ji does these seven things. Let’s go through them one by one, the way he listed them, because the tone is pure sarcasm mixed with the usual BJP-Congress jabbing.
First point: Spend more time in India and avoid secret foreign vacations frequently. This isn’t new. The BJP has been needling Rahul about his foreign trips for years. Earlier this year Rijiju himself had raised questions about some of those visits not being properly declared to Parliament or the ministries. Security people get restless, the government says, when the Leader of the Opposition disappears without the usual three-week notice. So this tip lands with that old background noise.
Second: Respect seniors and gain valuable wisdom from the elders, which is Indian tradition. Classic line. Every time there’s internal Congress drama or a public spat with older leaders, this one comes out. Rijiju is basically saying sit with the old guard, listen, learn. Whether anyone in the Congress will take it as advice or just another dig is another matter.
Third: Do not meet Anti-India people and stop promoting their agenda. No names, no specifics in the post, but the message is clear enough in the current climate. Stay away from people the government labels as anti-India and don’t amplify whatever they say.
Fourth: End deep hatred against BJP, RSS and Modi Ji. Treat BJP as a political opponent, not an enemy. This one is pure political theatre. Rijiju is telling the Leader of the Opposition to dial down the personal attacks and treat the ruling party like a normal rival instead of the enemy of the nation. Easy to say when you’re on the other side of the aisle.
Fifth: Take Parliament more seriously and let MPs take part in debates and discussion. This comes right after the recent walkouts and the noise around demanding a face-to-face debate with the Prime Minister. Rijiju’s point is simple — if you want debate, do it inside the House, let your MPs speak, stop disrupting and then walking out.
Sixth: Respect the Constitution of India and honour Constitutional Institutions. Standard line in these exchanges. Both sides accuse each other of disrespecting institutions depending on the week. Rijiju is putting it on Rahul’s plate this time.
Seventh and last: Allow the Congress party to function as a democratic party and smash dynastic politics. The oldest charge in the book against the Congress. End family rule, open the party up, let it run like a normal democratic organisation. Rijiju knows this one always gets a reaction.
All of this came in the middle of Rahul Gandhi’s renewed challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate. Rahul has been saying he can prove in five minutes that Modi is a “desh-drohi” and is being controlled by US President Donald Trump. He wants a proper face-off with judges of their choice and a venue both sides agree on. The BJP’s response through Rijiju is essentially — first fix these seven things, then talk about debates and winning more seats.
You can almost hear the smirk in the post. It’s not a genuine advice column. It’s political one-upmanship dressed up as helpful tips. The opposition will call it deflection. The ruling side will say it’s calling out real problems. And the rest of us will watch the next round of statements fly.
Rijiju has been consistent on the foreign travel issue. Back in May he had spoken about alleged undeclared trips, the need to inform Lok Sabha Secretariat, External Affairs and Home Ministry, and the frustration of security teams. The numbers that were floating around then — dozens of trips over the years, questions on funding — still hang in the air every time this topic comes up. Whether those questions were fully answered or not is still debated, but the talking point remains useful for the BJP.
On the Parliament point, the minister has also been needling the opposition for walking out instead of debating. His line is that the House is meant for discussion, so if you challenge the government, come and fight it out there instead of creating scenes and then leaving.
Will any of this change how Rahul Gandhi or the Congress operates? Probably not. These lists rarely do. But they keep the daily political conversation going and give both sides material for the next press conference or social media post.
For now, the seven tips are out there. Spend more time at home, listen to elders, stay away from certain people, drop the personal hatred, take the House seriously, respect the Constitution and institutions, and end dynastic control of the party. That’s the full package Rijiju offered, with a straight face and plenty of sarcasm.
Sources: Kiren Rijiju’s post on X (November 4, 2026); reports from PTI carried by The Telegraph, News18, The New Indian Express, Free Press Journal, NDTV, Asianet Newsable, and India Today.
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