Narendra Modi's 'indiscretions weakened country', says Rahul Gandhi in video message on LAC conflict
4 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi's 'indiscretions weakened country', says Rahul Gandhi in video message on LAC conflict

Firstpost  

The video is the first of a series initiated by the former Congress president to share his thoughts with people on various issues facing India New Delhi: Stepping up his attack on the government over the LAC standoff, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday issued a video message sharing his thoughts on why China chose to be aggressive now and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “indiscretions” have weakened the country and left it vulnerable. In the video message posted on Twitter, he hit out at the government saying that over the last six years, India has been “disturbed and disrupted” with regard to its foreign policy and economy. Noting that countries are protected by a “confluence of forces and systems”, he said, “a country is protected by its foreign relationships, it is protected by its neighbourhood, by its economy, by the feeling that its people have and the vision that its people have.” Rahul has slammed the prime minister and the government over the India-China border conflict in Ladakh in the past as well and alleged their “failure” in handling the issue. Hitting back at Rahul, the BJP said he was trying to “divide the nation” and “demoralise” the country’s armed forces by questioning the handling of the border situation.

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2 years, 10 months ago

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 5 months ago

'Ask the analysts': S Jaishankar rebuts Rahul Gandhi's criticism of India's foreign policy, economy on Twitter

Firstpost  

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PM’s blunders, weak foreign policy made China act against India: Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 5 months ago

PM’s blunders, weak foreign policy made China act against India: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s blunders, a fragile economy, troubled neighbourhood and weak foreign policy prompted China to act against India, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said in a short video released by the Congress on Friday. Mr. Gandhi, in the 3.37-minute video, alleged that in the past six years, the Narendra Modi government “disturbed and disrupted” all these aspects and …

Rahul Gandhi releases video attacking Modi govt, says China’s actions prompted by India’s disruption over 6 years
4 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi releases video attacking Modi govt, says China’s actions prompted by India’s disruption over 6 years

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi stepped up his attack on the government over Chinese transgressions in Ladakh, claiming that “troubled economy, foreign policy and neighbourhood” prompted Beijing to take an aggressive stand against India. Gandhi attacked the government over its foreign policy and the “soured” relationship with neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, claiming the ties have …

Rahul Gandhi releases video attacking Modi govt, says China’s actions prompted by India’s disruption over 6 years
4 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi releases video attacking Modi govt, says China’s actions prompted by India’s disruption over 6 years

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi stepped up his attack on the government over Chinese transgressions in Ladakh, claiming that “troubled economy, foreign policy and neighbourhood” prompted Beijing to take an aggressive stand against India. Gandhi attacked the government over its foreign policy and the “soured” relationship with neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, claiming the …

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