During the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention, Rahul Gandhi said that the government’s job is to protect the nation’s interests rather than “hugging politicians”.

Rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams are underway to evacuate the remaining workers trapped inside the tunnel. Officials said 18 workers had been rescued and shifted to the district hospital for treatment.

Rahul Gandhi mocked the Modi government’s foreign policy by highlighting its focus on hugs, while his exchange with Sandeep Dikshit over Giorgia Meloni triggered a BJP backlash.