Alvi defends Rahul Gandhi’s mimicry, calls Modi’s remarks the real insult

At a recent opposition rally, Rahul Gandhi tried his hand at mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The act, which sparked a flurry of social‑media chatter, was quickly defended by Congress veteran Raashid Alvi, who dismissed it as “just mimicry and nothing more.”

“I’ve watched the video,” Alvi told ANI. “There’s nothing offensive in it. If someone does an impersonation, BJP leaders should understand that it’s simply satire, not a provocation.” He added that the audience, especially the women present, were laughing along, implying that no one felt insulted.

Alvi didn’t stop at defending the performance. He turned the tables on Modi, recalling the Prime Minister’s earlier remarks about Sonia Gandhi, which many had labeled a personal attack. “The real insult was what the Prime Minister said about Sonia ji,” he said, suggesting that a political jab carries more weight than a light‑hearted parody.

Beyond the rally, Alvi weighed in on several other hot‑button issues. Regarding the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, where the ABVP swept the top three posts, he noted that students were raising questions about the results. Yet, he argued, even without any alleged irregularities, the Congress and NSUI candidates had led for several rounds before the BJP‑aligned ABVP eventually clinched victory, a pattern he claims repeats nationwide.

He also raised eyebrows over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) notice served to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, warning that similar notices could be dispatched to opposition figures across the country. “If the Election Commission is no longer independent and merely implements BJP decisions, democracy itself is at risk,” Alvi warned.

When asked about Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s comments on the Trinamool Congress’s new football‑shaped election symbol, Alvi responded with a mix of sarcasm and concern. “If a football hits a person, it can knock them unconscious. I pray the Chief Minister stays safe,” he quipped, before lamenting that the real damage is being done to Indian democracy, not to any party symbol.

The conversation underscores a familiar political dance: accusations of disrespect on both sides, each pointing to the other as the true offender. Whether it’s a stage‑coach impersonation or a historic comment, the stakes remain high in India’s polarized arena.

As the debate unfolds, Alvi’s message is clear: a harmless joke should not be blown out of proportion, but a genuine insult—especially one aimed at a senior political figure—deserves sharper scrutiny.