New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- The upcoming visit to Germany of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has set off a new bout of political sparring with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mocking him as the "leader of Paryatan (tourism)". Hitting back, the Congress wondered why the saffron camp is fussing over Rahul's visit when Prime Minister Modi "spends almost half his working time abroad."

Rahul Gandhi will visit Germany from 15 December to 20, during which he will engage with the Indian diaspora and meet German ministers, according to the Indian Overseas Congress.

Balwinder Singh, president of the Indian Overseas Congress, Germany, said Rahul Gandhi will be accompanied by Indian Overseas Congress Chairperson Sam Pit...