Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi government

Corporates Make Laws, Farmers Suffer: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of Favoring Industrialists

In a fiery speech at a Congress rally in Naraingarh, Haryana, on September 30, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of prioritizing the interests of industrialists over the welfare of common citizens. He claimed that while industrialists like Gautam Adani are reaping massive financial benefits, the common man, including farmers and workers, continues to struggle. Gandhi alleged that money “flows like a tsunami” into Adani’s bank account, while the pockets of the people are emptied.

Focus on Farmers and Workers

Rahul Gandhi highlighted that while farmers and workers are the backbone of the country, the government appears to be more interested in serving the rich and powerful. “The farmers, laborers, and poor people are the ones running the country, but the government only works for big industrialists,” he said. Gandhi’s remarks are aimed at positioning the Congress Party as the protector of the underprivileged, in contrast to the BJP’s alleged focus on the wealthy.

Addressing a crowd in Haryana, Gandhi promised that if Congress came to power in the upcoming elections, they would work toward benefiting the poor, farmers, and workers. He emphasized that the fight between the Congress and BJP is essentially a clash of two ideologies—justice versus injustice.

Adani’s Financial Success vs. Public Struggle

Gandhi used Gautam Adani’s financial success to illustrate the growing gap between the rich and the poor under the Modi regime. He argued that while Adani enjoys a luxurious lifestyle and accumulates wealth without contributing to manual labor, farmers toil in their fields without receiving fair compensation.

“Think about Adani Ji,” Gandhi said. “He wakes up in the morning, doesn’t work on a farm, doesn’t use a plough, doesn’t work in a small business, eats good food, lives in a palatial house, and every morning, money keeps coming into his account like a tsunami. Meanwhile, money is being drained out of your pockets like a storm.”

Farm Loan Waivers vs. Industrialists’  Privileges

One of Gandhi’s key points was the disparity in loan waivers. He questioned why 16 lakh crore rupees in loans can be waived for Adani, while farmers continue to struggle with crippling debt. “If loans worth 16 lakh crore rupees can be waived for Adani, why not waive the loans of our farmers?” Gandhi asked the crowd. He positioned this as a critical issue of fairness and justice, stressing that the Congress Party stands firmly with farmers and workers, unlike the BJP, which he claimed favors the wealthy.

Criticism of BJP’s Policies

Gandhi did not hold back in his criticism of the BJP’s policies. He stated that while the government claims to make laws to benefit farmers, in reality, these laws do the opposite. According to Gandhi, farmers are protesting because they know that these laws will take money out of their pockets. “If these laws were really made for farmers, then why are they out on the streets?” he asked rhetorically.

Referring to the government’s land acquisition policies, Gandhi pointed out that while the land of farmers and the poor is often taken away in the name of development, the land of industrialists remains untouched. He asked the crowd if they had ever heard of the land of industrialists being seized, further fueling his argument that the government is biased toward the rich.

Agnipath Scheme and Its Impact on Farmers

Rahul Gandhi also criticized the Agnipath scheme, which he called a way to deny pensions to soldiers. He argued that the Agniveer scheme is nothing more than a strategy to take away pensions from jawans, ultimately leaving them without the financial security they deserve. “It’s not an Agniveer scheme; it’s a way to steal pensions from soldiers,” he remarked. Gandhi suggested that this scheme is another example of how money is taken from the pockets of ordinary citizens to benefit the rich.

Congress Party’s Unity and Focus

In a bid to showcase unity within the Congress Party ahead of the Haryana elections, Gandhi was joined on stage by his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and senior Congress leaders from Haryana, including Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja. The party sought to present a united front, countering rival claims of infighting within the Haryana unit.

Rahul Gandhi emphasized that while smaller parties like the INLD and JJP are also contesting the elections, their remote control lies in the hands of the BJP. He urged voters to recognize this and support Congress, which he claimed genuinely works for the poor, farmers, and laborers.

Conclusion

Gandhi’s speech in Haryana reflects his ongoing efforts to position the Congress Party as a champion of the underprivileged. His sharp criticism of Adani and the Modi government is designed to appeal to voters who feel left behind by the current administration’s pro-industrialist policies. As the elections approach, Gandhi’s focus on farmers’ rights, workers’ welfare, and economic disparity will likely remain key themes of the Congress campaign.

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