Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shares the stage with controversial French author Christophe Jaffrelot, known for his anti-India stance. This incident occurred when Congress MP Rahul, currently on a European tour, was addressing a programme in Paris alongside students and teachers.

Christophe Jaffrelot is a writer and columnist, he has faced criticism for expressing negative views about Hindus and India. The images from the event where Congress leader Rahul interacted with him have been posted on the official X handle of the Congress party.

Some individuals have criticised Christophe Jaffrelot for making statements in which he suggests that Indians may have low self-esteem. Some individuals claim that Rahul Gandhi has a history of aligning himself with individuals critical of India and publicly criticising the country, even when abroad.