Rahul Gandhi Accuses Top Congress Leaders of Being 'Sleeper Cells' for BJP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused several leaders of his own party of being "sleeper cells" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Rahul Gandhi has accused several leaders of his own party of being "sleeper cells" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to him, some leaders have remained within Congress while secretly working to further the interests of the ruling party. His latest statements suggest a purge within the party, targeting those he believes are disloyal.
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Published On: 8 March 2025 at 07:01 IST