'Gyani uncle at wedding': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's jibe at PM Modi at Gujarat rally

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• Apr 28, 2024 | Pinaki Goswami

Priyanka Gandhi criticized the government's failure to fill 30 lakh vacant central government posts over the past decade...

Digital Desk: In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pulled no punches, likening him to a "gyani uncle" at a wedding ceremony. She lambasted the Prime Minister for his relentless criticism and sermonizing, particularly focusing on his recent attacks regarding "inheritance tax" and "wealth redistribution."

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Latur, Priyanka Gandhi dismissed Modi's assertions as illogical, particularly his insinuation that the Congress intends to conduct X-ray scans of people's homes to seize their valuables. She questioned the credibility of such claims, emphasizing the need for substantive discourse over baseless accusations.

Highlighting the issue of unemployment, Priyanka Gandhi criticized the government's failure to fill 30 lakh vacant central government posts over the past decade, despite record joblessness. She challenged the BJP's narrative of neglect during previous administrations, citing the establishment of institutions like IITs and AIIMS as evidence of the Congress's contributions to nation-building.

Drawing attention to PM Modi's recent remarks about Indira Gandhi's wealth, Priyanka Gandhi refuted the insinuation, asserting that such allegations only serve to distract from substantive issues. She lamented the decline in the stature of the Prime Minister's office under Modi's leadership, contrasting it with past leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Turning her focus to electoral reforms, Priyanka Gandhi criticized the BJP's electoral bonds scheme, which she claimed subjected donors to the ruling party to undue scrutiny by investigative agencies. She alleged that raids by central agencies ceased once funds were received through electoral bonds, suggesting a lack of transparency in the electoral process.

In her impassioned address, Priyanka Gandhi underscored the importance of holding leaders accountable for their actions and rhetoric. Her words reflect a broader sentiment within the opposition, challenging the narrative propagated by the ruling party and advocating for a more substantive discourse on issues affecting the nation.