Rahul Gandhi's recent U.S. speech criticizing Prime Minister Modi for authoritarianism, human rights violations, and economic failures has sparked a strong backlash from the BJP, which labels his comments as anti-national and fears electoral fallout. Some fringe elements within the party have suggested extreme measures against him. Veteran journalist Priyan argues that the BJP’s focus on silencing Rahul instead of addressing his critiques highlights its vulnerabilities and internal crises, potentially empowering opposition forces in Indian politics.