Rahul Gandhi's recent trip is not a mystery - he is off to Europe to celebrate New Year

Congress party vice president Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: After marking the 130th Congress Foundation Day, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday embarked on a trip to Europe.

The son of Congress president Sonia Gandhi took to Twitter and said:

I will be traveling to Europe for a few days. A very Happy New Year to everyone (1/2) — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 28, 2015

I will be traveling to Europe for a few days. A very Happy New Year to everyone (1/2) — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 28, 2015

Rahul Gandhi's trips had stirred controversies in the past.

His September trip to the US ahead of the crucial Bihar polls had given fodder to the BJP to target the Congress Lok Sabha MP from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

His mysterious trip during Budget Session in early 2015 had led to his rivals questioning his commitment towards Parliament. He was on a sabbatical for more than one month.