Amit Shah Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Disrespecting North-East Culture Over 'Gamosa' Refusal

This news bulletin reports on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's sharp criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Dibrugarh, Assam. Shah accused the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of disrespecting North-Eastern culture by allegedly refusing to wear a 'gamosa'—a traditional Assamese cloth of deep cultural significance—presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the Republic Day reception. Shah claimed that while every other dignitary accepted the 'gamosa' as a mark of respect, Rahul Gandhi did not. The Home Minister further 'vowed that as long as the BJP is in power, it will not allow any insult to the North-East culture.' The report highlights the escalating political tension over the incident, noting that it remains to be seen how the Congress leader will respond to these allegations regarding the cultural symbol of Assam.