Gandhi's Foreign Trips: Diversion Tactics vs Economic Collapse?
The Congress accuses BJP of using Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips as a diversion from economic collapse and policy failures. BJP demands transparency over Gandhi's travel finances, alleging discrepancies. In response, Congress highlights issues like unemployment and inflation, questioning BJP leaders' own trip disclosures and criticizing Prime Minister Modi's governance.
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The Congress, on Thursday, countered allegations made by the BJP regarding Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips, accusing the ruling party of using them as a distraction from pressing economic issues under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra for emphasizing Gandhi's travel expenses, suggesting he should focus on more substantial issues. The BJP has demanded clarity on the funding sources for Gandhi's trips, pointing out alleged discrepancies between his reported income and travel expenditures.
Other Congress leaders also challenged the BJP, calling for accountability on national concerns like unemployment, inflation, and foreign policy setbacks, while questioning the financial transparency of BJP leaders' own travel histories.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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