‘Govt doesn’t want us to meet’: Rahul Gandhi’s big charge amid Putin’s India visit; cites Vajpayee–Manmohan era

Hours before Russia President Putin’s arrival, Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for breaking the tradition of allowing the Leader of Opposition to meet foreign dignitaries. He stated this practice, observed under Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh, is now ignored due to government insecurity. Putin’s visit will focus on trade, technology, and regional issues, with several agreements expected.