New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of refusing to "wear" Assamese 'Gamosa' during the reception hosted by President Draupadi Murmu after the Republic Day parade.

The BJP leader further accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of insulting the President by repeatedly turning down her request to wear 'Gamosa'.

Speaking with ANI, Poonawalla said, "Congress ki ek hi pehchaan, karo North East ka aapman...Congress and its first family have been against the North East. When the President asks you (LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi) twice to wear the 'Gamosa' and you refuse, it is also an insult to the President and the constitutional post...He also broke protocols ...