Govt counters Rahul Gandhi's "charge" that he was not allowed to meet Russian President Putin :::: "It is up to visiting delegation to organise meetings outside Govt"

On Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's allegations that the government is not following the tradition of allowing foreign dignitaries to meet the LoP,  Govt Sources said - 

 "During a visit, MEA organises meetings for the incoming dignitary with Government officials and Government bodies. 

It is up to the visiting delegation to organise meetings outside the Government.

Since 9th June 2024, the following leaders have met the Leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi --

 

* Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on 10 June, 2024 

** Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Ching on 1 Aug 2024 

** Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia on 21 August 2024 

++ Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam on 16 September 2025 and 

** Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon on 8 March 2025."