Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of promoting monopolies and adopting a feudal mindset. He stated that small traders, the Vaishya community, and the working class are facing the most significant challenges. He emphasized that this is a battle of both policies and ideologies.
New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again launched a sharp attack on the central BJP government. This time, his focus is on the government's economic policies, the situation of small traders, and the lack of discussion on important bills in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi argues that the current government is leading the country down a path – in the name of "development" – where small businesses, the middle class, and hardworking people are suffering the most.
Rahul Gandhi Expresses Concern for the Vaishya Community
Rahul Gandhi specifically addressed the situation of the Vaishya community, stating that this community, which has served as the backbone of the country's economy for decades, is now under immense pressure. He said that small and medium-sized traders are consistently facing crises, but the government is unwilling to listen to their voices.
According to him, this voice rising from the business world is not just the pain of one community, but a warning for the entire Indian economy. Rahul Gandhi clearly stated that if small businesses are weakened, employment, production, and the country's future will also be weakened.
Accusation of Promoting Monopolies
Rahul Gandhi leveled serious accusations against the BJP government, stating that current policies are being designed to benefit a few large corporate groups. He said the government has given free rein to monopolies, while small and medium-sized traders are shackled by bureaucratic hurdles, complex regulations, and flawed GST policies.
He argues that this is not merely a policy failure, but a deliberately adopted policy to empower large industrialists and powerful individuals, while gradually pushing small businesses out of the market.
Sharp Attack on Government in Social Media Post
Rahul Gandhi wrote on X that “Our business is on the verge of collapse.” He said that this painful cry from the business world has deeply shaken him. He wrote that the community that has historically managed the country's economy is now living in despair and insecurity.
Rahul Gandhi said that this situation is not due to a single decision, but is a result of flawed policies, a disorganized tax system, and a growing bureaucratic burden.
Declaration of a Fight Against Feudal Mentality
Rahul Gandhi termed the BJP government's thinking as a “feudal mentality.” He said that this fight is not just political, but ideological. According to him, BJP politics seeks to concentrate power in the hands of a few, while the Congress's approach is to empower the common people.
Raises Questions on the VB-G RAM-G Bill as well
In the same vein, Rahul Gandhi also targeted the government regarding the Viksit Bharat – Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill 2025, or VB-G RAM-G Bill. He accused the government of pushing this important bill forward in Parliament without sufficient discussion and deliberation.
Rahul Gandhi says that this bill could open the door to destruction rather than bring development. According to him, the cost of this bill could be borne by millions of Indians losing their livelihoods.
Expresses Displeasure over Lack of Discussion in Parliament
Rahul Gandhi said that there was no serious discussion in Parliament on such a large and impactful bill, nor was the consent of the states taken. He accused this of being a disrespect to the democratic process. He said that there was no public debate, no parliamentary deliberation, and no opinion of the states was taken. This approach is against the very spirit of democracy.
Accusation of Using a Bulldozer on MGNREGA
Regarding the VB-G RAM-G Bill, Rahul Gandhi also accused the government of weakening schemes like MGNREGA through it. He said that this step is a direct attack on the livelihoods of the poor and rural laborers.
In his words, “This is not development, this is destruction.” He warned that such decisions would push millions of hardworking Indians towards unemployment and insecurity.
Refers to Sonia Gandhi's Article
Rahul Gandhi also mentioned Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi's article in his statement. He appealed to people to read this article, as it explains this bill and all its aspects in detail.
