PM Modi Slaps Rahul Gandhi With 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' Jibe At SRCC Event
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times, Zee News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, labeling the Congress party's student outreach campaign 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' as 'Jhooth ki goonj'. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi, PM Modi contrasted India's current economic standing with the situation in 2013. He recalled that in 2013, the country faced soaring inflation of around 10 percent, an all-time high current account deficit, and low GDP growth. PM Modi also noted that India was then counted among the 'Fragile Five' amid widespread policy paralysis and corruption scandals. The report does not specify further responses from the Congress party regarding the remarks.
Why it matters
The remarks signal escalating political friction between top leaders ahead of upcoming electoral battles, framing the debate around economic governance past and present.
Read the original report — Times of India
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