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First BJP, now letter on Rahul Gandhi: Congress leader Pawan Kheda’s anger, asked- Is it a crime to ask questions?
Samira Vishwas | November 21, 2025 8:24 AM CST

A letter written against Rahul Gandhi has created a stir in political circles. Earlier, there was a barrage of controversial letters on BJP leaders, and now this letter written against senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has caused a reaction in the party. Congress leader Pawan Kheda has expressed his displeasure and concern on this matter. He raised the question whether asking questions has become a crime in a democracy?

Pawan Kheda says that democracy will remain strong in this country only when the public and opposition leaders get freedom to express their opinions openly. He said asking questions is not attacking and should not be seen that way. Pawan Kheda specifically mentioned that if people close their eyes, ears or mouth, democracy will become weak. He believes that asking questions is the right of citizens and it is not right to suppress this right under any political pressure.

He also said that in the present times the political environment has become such that people are seen only as fans or opponents of political leaders. Questioning or criticizing a leader is not a crime, but a fundamental pillar of democracy. Pawan Kheda clarified that the letter written against Rahul Gandhi has only proved that instead of challenging the views of the opposition leaders, efforts are being made to intimidate them.

Political analysts believe that this letter can influence the process of political dialogue and criticism. The question arises whether leaders and citizens have the freedom to ask questions openly, or whether it is being controlled under political pressure and fear. Pawan Kheda said that asking questions is a right inherent at the root of democracy, and ignoring it, or threatening those who ask questions, will only pose a threat to the democratic system.

According to Pawan Kheda, this type of mentality has disrupted political dialogue in the country. He said that at present, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, a trend is being seen that leaders and citizens who ask questions are being put in a challenging situation. This is simply against the freedom and critical approach of democracy.

Pawan Kheda also said through the media that the purpose of the letter written against Rahul Gandhi is not only to suppress the voice of those asking questions and challenging the opposition views. Through this, the message is being given that those asking questions can be made uncomfortable, which affects the basic spirit of democracy. He stressed that in a democracy no leader should be allowed to use intimidation against anyone who raises questions.

Experts say that it is clear from Pawan Kheda’s reaction that the Congress Party is active and sensitive in this matter. His concern for the rights of opposition leaders and citizens indicates a strengthening of the democratic process. This statement of Pawan Kheda also showed that Rahul Gandhi and his supporters are in favor of freedom to ask questions and consider it an important part of democracy.

This controversy has started a debate on the direction of political dialogue and democracy. The question is whether in future the questions raised by any leader or citizen will be taken seriously or efforts will be made to suppress it. Pawan Kheda clarified that in a democracy, criticism and asking questions is not only acceptable but also necessary.

This entire matter has given rise to discussion and debate in political circles across the country. Congress leader Pawan Kheda gave the message that asking questions in a democracy is not a crime, and suppressing it is against the basic spirit of democracy. He said that the tendency to suppress the voices of those asking questions can prove dangerous for democracy and cannot be ignored.


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