Congress Criticizes Modi Government Over Vijay Mallya's Revelations

The Congress has launched a scathing critique of the Modi administration following remarks by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. Mallya claimed in a podcast he informed then-finance minister Arun Jaitley before leaving India, raising questions about the government's role in his departure.

The opposition party highlighted this issue, describing the Modi government's economic policies as 'pakoda economics' turned into 'bhagoda economics.' This is a reference to PM Modi's past comments on selling pakoras as a form of employment, now used as a jibe against the government's handling of economic matters.

Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India for defaulting on significant loans given to Kingfisher Airlines, sparked fresh controversy by revealing his communication with Jaitley. The Congress party seized this opportunity, with leaders like Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh criticizing the government's alleged complacency and reiterating their calls for accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)