Rahul Gandhi Calls President’s Address ‘Boring’

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Rahul Gandhi criticized President Droupadi Murmu’s address, calling it “boring” and repetitive.
2. He raised concerns about unemployment, stating that both UPA and NDA failed to tackle it.
3. He alleged that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar traveled to the US to secure an invitation for PM Modi.
4. Gandhi claimed ‘Make in India’ had failed, with India’s manufacturing sector hitting a 60-year low.
5. BJP dismissed his claims as baseless and accused him of spreading misinformation.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Rahul Gandhi Slams President’s Address

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized President Droupadi Murmu’s address, calling it a repetitive list of government achievements.

During his speech in the Lok Sabha, he said,
“I struggled to maintain my attention because I had heard pretty much the same last time and the time before that. This is not the kind of President’s Address that should be delivered.”

President’s Speech Sparks Controversy

On January 31, President Murmu highlighted governance achievements and outlined economic plans. However, Sonia Gandhi’s remark—“The President looked exhausted, poor thing”—sparked criticism.

The BJP condemned her statement and demanded an apology.

Rahul Gandhi on Unemployment

Gandhi claimed that neither UPA nor NDA had provided a clear answer on employment.

“India’s youth will shape the future. But we have failed to address unemployment.”

Foreign Minister’s Alleged US Visit

Gandhi alleged that S. Jaishankar traveled to Washington to persuade officials to invite PM Modi.

“If India had a strong production system, the US President would have come here to invite our PM.”

BJP leader Kiren Rijiju called this claim “unverified and irresponsible.”

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes ‘Make in India’

He labeled ‘Make in India’ a failure, claiming manufacturing fell from 15.3% of GDP in 2014 to 12.6%—the lowest in 60 years.

“The PM tried, but he failed. The idea was good, but the execution wasn’t.”

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Rahul Gandhi called the President’s Address “boring” and repetitive.
• He criticized government policies on unemployment.
• He accused Jaishankar of lobbying for PM Modi’s US invitation.
• He declared ‘Make in India’ a failure.
• BJP dismissed his remarks as misleading.

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