PM’s GDP video: A dig at Rahul Gandhi, ‘avoid gold, foreign travel’ advice
On September 1, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's previous remarks regarding the Indian economy. Modi highlighted India's robust economic growth, citing the latest GDP figures released by the Reserve Bank of India, which showed a 7.8% expansion for the first quarter of FY27 (April–June). The Prime Minister emphasized India's progress despite global uncertainties, attributing the strong performance to the collective efforts of the Indian workforce.
Modi took a dig at Gandhi's nationwide "Chhatron ki Goonj" program, which aimed to address issues like paper leaks, canceled/delayed exams, and irregularities in exams, as well as job vacancies and examination system opacity. Gandhi initiated the "Chhatron Ki Goonj" program in Kota, Rajasthan, on June 17. Modi urged Indians not to travel abroad and instead focus on "swadeshi" (self-reliance) and "vocal for local" policies.
He encouraged Indians to plan vacations and destination weddings within the country, emphasizing the need to prioritize domestic economic growth.
Moreover, Modi advised against unnecessary gold purchases, stating that promoting "swadeshi" could lead to a better "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) for the youth when India celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
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