Political War Over Rahul's Cambridge Lecture

Political War Over Rahul Gandhi's Cambridge Lecture

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Rahul Gandhi, the former President of Indian National Congress, has been invited to deliver a lecture at Cambridge University.

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The subject of the lecture is "Contemplations on the Way Ahead: India at a Junction."

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The lecture has sparked a political war between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party.

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The BJP has accused Rahul of spreading lies and propaganda against the Indian government in foreign countries.

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The Congress party has defended Rahul, stating that he has the right to express his views on global platforms.

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The controversy has led to protests and counter-protests by supporters of both parties.

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The Cambridge University administration has clarified that the invitation to Rahul was based on his credentials and not his political affiliation.

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The lecture is scheduled to take place on March 5, and it remains to be seen if there will be any disruptions or controversies during the event.

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