Rahul Gandhi, BJP Face-Off Over Trump’s Oath Invite in Parliament

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Rahul Gandhi claimed that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the US to secure an invitation for PM Narendra Modi to Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.
2. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly objected, calling the claim false and baseless.
3. Gandhi accused Modi of misleading India on China, citing Indian Army reports contradicting the PM’s claim about Chinese incursions.
4. He criticized the ‘Make in India’ initiative, calling it a failure as India’s manufacturing sector has declined.
5. He pointed out that both NDA and UPA governments have failed to resolve the employment crisis.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Rahul vs. BJP Over Trump’s Oath Invite

During the Motion of Thanks debate in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Foreign Minister S Jaishankar traveled to the US to request an invitation for PM Modi to Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju objected, saying the claim was factually incorrect and damaging to diplomatic relations.

China Incursion Debate

Gandhi also attacked the Modi government over China, stating that Indian Army officials had contradicted PM Modi’s claim that China did not encroach upon Indian territory. Speaker Om Birla demanded evidence to support his claim.

‘Make in India’ – A Failure?

Gandhi criticized ‘Make in India’, saying that while it was a good idea, it has failed. He pointed out that manufacturing’s share in GDP fell from 15.3% in 2014 to 12.6% today, the lowest in 60 years.

India Lagging Behind China in AI and Data

Gandhi stated that India is a decade behind China in data and AI innovation. He proposed leveraging AI in caste census analysis, arguing it could empower marginalized communities.

Unemployment Crisis

He acknowledged that both NDA and UPA failed to create sufficient jobs, calling employment generation India’s biggest challenge.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Rahul Gandhi claimed that Jaishankar lobbied in the US for Modi’s Trump invite.
• Indian Army reports contradicted Modi’s claim on China.
• ‘Make in India’ has failed, leading to a decline in manufacturing.
• India lags behind China in AI and data analytics.
• Unemployment remains a critical challenge.

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