Rahul Gandhi’s Car-Bike Analogy on Decentralisation Sparks BJP Attack

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again triggered a political row, this time with an unusual analogy linking decentralisation to the weight difference between cars and motorcycles. Speaking at EIA University in Colombia, Gandhi argued that the way energy is distributed in vehicles illustrates the principle of decentralisation, drawing laughter and criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Gandhi told students that while a car requires nearly 3,000 kilograms of material to carry one passenger, a two-wheeler of just 100–150 kilograms can accommodate two riders. He explained that in a collision, a car’s engine can intrude into the cabin, requiring heavy metal to protect occupants. By contrast, he said, a motorcycle’s engine often detaches on impact, reducing the danger to the rider.

He then connected this to the transition from internal combustion engines to electric motors, suggesting that conventional engines centralise energy in one place, whereas electric motors distribute it more evenly. “That is decentralisation,” he said, pointing out that electric power can be allocated at multiple points rather than concentrated at a single source.

The BJP seized on the remarks, accusing Gandhi of incoherence. Party IT cell chief Amit Malviya called the explanation “gibberish,” posting on social media that he had “not heard so much nonsense in one go” and invited others to “decode” Gandhi’s logic.

This is not the first time Gandhi has used unusual metaphors in public addresses, but the BJP’s quick dismissal underscores the sharpened political rivalry. While Congress leaders argue he is encouraging young audiences to think differently about governance models, detractors say his analogies lack scientific basis and fail to resonate with voters.

The debate highlights how Gandhi’s overseas interactions continue to draw attention back home, often igniting partisan clashes on social media.