Shashi Tharoor’s Sharp Attack On Minister Over China Bigger Economy Remark
Raipur:
Congressman Shashi Tharoor today suggested the party needs to be “absolutely clear” about its ideology if it is to face the full power of the BJP. He made the comments at the large meeting of Parliament in the Chhattisgarh capital Raipur. All key leaders of Congress including Gandhis attended the party plenary session.
“We should be absolutely clear about our ideology, about an inclusive India,” Mr. Tharoor said. “We could have been more vocal about the release of Bilkis Bano rapists and cow vigilantes,” he said.
“Ride crony capitalism is accumulating wealth in the hands of a few… friends of the ruling regime,” Mr Tharoor alleged, referring to industrialist Gautam Adani, who has shares in the company. The corporation plummeted recently after a US-based short seller made financial accusations. cheat. Parliament has also long alleged that Mr. Adani’s proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi helps him enjoy a favorable business ecosystem.
Mr. Tharoor said: “We want economic growth and make sure it reaches the disadvantaged. We have to lift the poor… It’s shocking to hear the Foreign Minister say that China is too rich to can stand.” India’s future will be bright as long as Congress fights for good. Please send a message from here.”
Tharoor’s criticism of Foreign Minister S Jaishankar at a plenary session of the National Assembly came days after Mr Jaishankar, in an interview with ANI news agency, defended India’s policy towards China. against the backdrop of tension along the Line of Actual Control.
“They’re the bigger economy. What am I going to do? As a smaller economy, I’m going to go to war with a bigger economy? It’s not a matter of reaction to it. It’s a sentence.” asked about common sense Second, “Please keep one thing in mind, we have an agreement that they must not send troops to the border in large numbers. So according to your logic, should I be the first to break the deal?” Mr. Jaishankar answered a question from ANI editor Smita Prakash on her show.
The plenary session of the General Assembly today also saw a speech by Sonia Gandhi, who alluded to her retirement from politics, saying she was happy that her “innings could be over”. with Bharat Jodo Yatra” which she describes as a “turning point” for the party.
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