New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday backed Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, after he alleged that the Centre has been advising foreign delegations against meeting or holding discussions with the LoP. He said such interactions had been a long-standing norm under previous governments, both during the UPA and NDA eras.

Congress leaders said that the current government is violating established protocols.

LoP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, made outside Parliament, came just hours ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India. His statements are expected to spark political reactions and could escalate into a fresh round of exchanges between the BJP and the Congress.

“Meetings with the LoP traditionally take place when foreign delegations visit India

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