The BJP has retaliated after Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, recently accused the BJP and the Election Commission of vote theft and rigging. Rahul Gandhi had also echoed US President Donald Trump's statement calling India a 'dead economy'.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP, is currently on a Vote Adhikar Yatra (Right to Vote Campaign) in Bihar, accompanied by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. During this Yatra, Rahul Gandhi has consistently accused the BJP and the Election Commission of vote theft and rigging in the voting process. Additionally, he has been in the spotlight in media and political debates for supporting US President Donald Trump's recent statement calling India's economy a "dead economy."
The BJP has bly countered these allegations and remarks by Rahul Gandhi. BJP National Spokesperson Dr. Syed Zafar Islam said that people like Rahul Gandhi are always uncomfortable praising the country. He also added that while Rahul and his family-party have weakened, the country's economy has consistently strengthened before their eyes.
BJP's Reply: Trouble Praising the Country
Dr. Syed Zafar Islam said that Rahul Gandhi is someone who finds it difficult to praise the country. He said that while Rahul and his party have weakened, the country's economy has strengthened. He said, "His family-party has weakened, but the country's economy has strengthened before him. That's why he talks negatively."
The BJP spokesperson further said that Rahul Gandhi should read the facts of SMP (Supply, Market, Production) so that he can understand the real situation of the country. Zafar Islam said that India's economy is not a dead economy and the country has shown strength despite global challenges.
BJP's Claim on Tariffs and Local Consumption
Amid Rahul Gandhi's critical statement, the BJP also highlighted the b aspects of India's economy. Dr. Zafar Islam stated that India's local consumption rate is 57-58 percent. This means that the Indian economy is not export-based and the impact of global economic challenges like tariffs will be less.
He said, today, despite tariffs and global trade barriers in the world, India can easily withstand these effects. The pace at which the country's economy is moving forward, it will move forward even faster. This fact is also recognized by global rating agencies. According to the BJP, India is home to 20 percent of the global population and the country's economy is based on b local consumption, which makes it stable even in the event of tariffs or economic crisis.
Rahul Gandhi's Protest and BJP's Retaliation
Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav are conducting the Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, and during this, they have accused the BJP and the Election Commission of vote theft and rigging. Rahul said that India's economy is slowing down and, supporting the American President's statement, called it a 'dead economy'. On this statement, the BJP clarified that Rahul Gandhi's criticisms are different from the real situation of the country.
Dr. Zafar Islam said, his family and party may be weakening, but the country's economy is continuously strengthening. Rahul Gandhi should recognize the country's achievements.
