In a pointed retort during an ongoing electoral rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a trenchant critique of Rahul Gandhi, labeling him as the ‘leader of the ignorant’ or ‘moorkhon ke sardar’ in response to Gandhi’s recent assertion that mobile phones in India were predominantly ‘made in China.’ Without directly naming Gandhi, Modi lambasted Congress leaders for allegedly suffering from a “mental disease” that blinds them to India’s significant achievements.
Highlighting India’s ascent as the second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones globally, Modi dismissed Gandhi’s comments as a display of ignorance regarding the nation’s technological advancements. He underscored that India now exports mobile phones amounting to over ₹1 lakh crore, emphasizing the need for Congress leaders to acknowledge and appreciate the country’s progress.
In a scathing commentary on the Congress’s past governance, Modi contrasted the manufacturing landscape during their tenure with the current scenario. He revealed that when the Congress was in power, the manufacturing of mobile phones in India stood at under ₹20,000 crore, whereas today, the industry has burgeoned to surpass ₹3.5 lakh crore.
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, made in an election rally, were centered on the Congress’s vision of transforming India into a manufacturing hub. Gandhi drew attention to the ‘Made in China’ labels on various products, including mobile phones, shirts, and shoes, and expressed the party’s intent to change this narrative.
Undeterred by the rhetorical exchanges, Prime Minister Modi asserted in another rally that a “storm of people” would uproot the Congress from Madhya Pradesh. Accusing the Congress of looting the state during its previous tenure, Modi confidently predicted the party’s displacement in the upcoming elections.
In response, Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism, accusing PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of orchestrating the downfall of the Congress-led government by allegedly purchasing MLAs during the 2020 rebellion.
As Madhya Pradesh gears up for the impending polls on November 17, the political arena resonates with charged rhetoric and ideological clashes, with each party vying for supremacy and public favor.
