Ex-MP Shakeel Ahmad Alleges Threat to Life After Calling Rahul Gandhi 'Coward'

• Former Congress MP Shakeel Ahmad claims his life is threatened after calling Rahul Gandhi a "darpok" (coward) and "insecure."
• Ahmad alleges Congress national leadership ordered attacks on his Patna and Madhubani residences on January 27 under the guise of effigy burning.
• He shared a WhatsApp screenshot showing a call to burn his effigies for criticizing Rahul Gandhi, questioning if it's without Rahul Gandhi's orders.
• Ahmad, a former MLA and MP, quit Congress after the 2025 Bihar assembly elections and accused Gandhi of sidelining senior leaders.
• BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, while Congress whip Manickam Tagore called Ahmad a "betrayer" and "Jaichand."

Why It Matters: Shakeel Ahmad alleges Congress-orchestrated threats after criticizing Rahul Gandhi, sparking political controversy.