However, an examination of the claim found no evidence that Rahul Gandhi ever made such a statement. Had the Congress leader delivered a remark of this nature about Sanatan Dharma, it would have received extensive coverage from major news organizations. No such reports were found.
During the verification process, a report published by The Print on May 9, 2026, was reviewed. According to the report, Rahul Gandhi participated in former Member of Parliament Brijendra Singh's "Sadbhav Yatra" in Gurugram on May 8, 2026. Addressing a public gathering during the event, Gandhi stated that the Congress party would defeat Narendra Modi and that the country would then witness what action the party would take against him.
Throughout his speech, Gandhi discussed issues including the alleged misuse of democratic institutions, unemployment, and the trade agreement with the United States. There was no reference whatsoever to Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism in the speech.
The complete address is also available on Rahul Gandhi's official YouTube channel. At approximately 48 minutes and 50 seconds into the speech, Gandhi says, "Write this down. The Congress party will defeat Narendra Modi. Then you will see what action we take against Narendra Modi. Because he has attacked the country. He has attacked the democratic system and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Constitution. He has attacked the rights of the people guaranteed under the Constitution. Democracy is your right, and he has attacked that right and destroyed democracy. We are not going to forget this, no matter what happens."
The available evidence clearly shows that the viral postcard selectively used a portion of Gandhi's speech while falsely adding references to Sanatan Dharma that were never made.
At the same time, it is also true that Rahul Gandhi has previously faced controversy over remarks related to Hinduism. During a speech in Parliament, he commented on the Manusmriti, a statement that was criticized by the Shankaracharya and several other religious leaders, who described it as an insult to Sanatan Dharma.
In April 2025, while speaking at Brown University in the United States, Gandhi referred to Lord Rama as a "mythological figure," triggering strong objections from Hindu organizations. Following that controversy, Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati publicly demanded that Gandhi be excommunicated from the Hindu faith.
The viral social media claim, however, is not supported by the original speech. The available video and reported transcript demonstrate that Gandhi's remarks were directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, while the references to Sanatan Dharma appearing in the viral graphic were inserted later and were not part of his actual statement. The incident highlights how selective editing and fabricated additions can significantly distort political speeches and influence public perception.
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