Srinagar, Jan. 2 -- The recent visit by Rahul Gandhi to Germany (December 2025) has indeed been a lightning rod for debate, and the "BMW motorbike" footage is a perfect example of how a single image can be framed in two entirely different ways. Here is a breakdown of the facts regarding that visit and the context of the media coverage:

The visit to the BMW plant and "BMW Welt" in Munich was focused on industrial learning. Gandhi specifically highlighted a 450cc motorcycle (the BMW F 450 GS) that was developed in partnership with India's well known TVS Motor Company and not a joy ride as was focussed by our media. He used the visit to argue that India needs to strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem to create high-quality jobs, noting that...