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Pawan Khera challenges Prime Minister Modi's government on its focus on India's rank as the fourth-largest economy, urging discussion on per capita income. He highlights the significant disparity between the rich and poor, with record-high unemployment worsening the situation. While praising India's armed forces, Khera questions Modi's leadership in both defense and political unity, citing missed opportunities for bipartisan cooperation. He emphasizes the foundational work by former leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru in enabling India's current advancements, criticizing Modi for claiming undue credit.

Key Points: Pawan Khera Questions Modi on India Economy Ranking Focus

  • Pawan Khera critiques Modi's economic focus amidst income disparity
  • Highlights unemployment crisis and economic inequality
  • Lauds armed forces and slams Modi's leadership
  • Criticizes Modi for ignoring political unity efforts
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Why Modi govt doesn't talk about per capita income: Pawan Khera on India becoming 4th largest economy

Pawan Khera criticizes Modi's focus on India's economy rank, ignoring per capita income issues.

"You can play with the numbers. But unemployment has breached the 45-year record. - Pawan Khera"

New Delhi, May 25

As NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam shared that India has become the fourth-largest economy, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday raised questions as to why Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government does not want to talk about the per capita income of the country, and "keep playing with numbers".

Talking to IANS, Khera targeted PM Modi-led government, and said: "You can play with the numbers. But unemployment has breached the 45-year record. There is a huge disparity between the rich and the poor. The middle class is fighting it out to pay EMIs. MSME and the unorganised economy have been shattered. Just by counting the wealth of five to six rich people, finding the numbers is incorrect."

Lauding the armed forces for Operation Sindoor and hitting out at the Central government for "weak leadership", Khera said: "Was pained to hear when US President Donald Trump announced that ceasefire understanding was brokered between India and Pakistan."

Elaborating further, the Congress leader said: "The world has seen the might of the Indian armed forces. But it has also seen the weak leadership of PM Modi. How was the ceasefire understanding achieved? How Trump suddenly announced a ceasefire understanding, threatening to halt trade?"

Slamming PM Modi-led government for taking "all the credit" for defence advancements, Khera said former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the country has achieved many things based on that."

Drawing an analogy, he said: "Had our great-grandfather not built the ground floor, how could the fifth storey have been built? Now, if they claim to have done everything on their own, people will mock them."

Stepping up the attack, Khera shared, "On April 22, the day the Pahalgam terror attack happened, the Congress issued a statement extending support to the government. After that, two all-party meetings were held, and the Congress repeated its stance, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped them. It is the ruling party's responsibility to maintain political unity in the country. But PM Modi has missed it."

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Per capita income is indeed important, but becoming 4th largest economy is still an achievement we should be proud of. Both metrics matter - size shows our global standing while per capita shows development depth. Let's not politicize economic progress 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Khera makes valid points about wealth disparity. My husband lost his small business during pandemic while Ambani builds new palaces. Government must focus on middle class and poor, not just GDP numbers. "Sabka Saath" should mean equal growth opportunities.
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Amit S.
Why is Congress always negative? First they mocked Digital India, now mocking economic growth. Yes challenges exist but compare India 2014 vs 2024 - roads, airports, digital infra have transformed. Give credit where due instead of constant criticism!
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Sunita R.
As a teacher, I see both sides. My salary increased but groceries became so expensive! 🛒 Government must control inflation while growing economy. Also, why fight over Nehru vs Modi? Every PM contributed to India's growth - this isn't cricket team politics!
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Vikram J.
The Operation Sindoor reference was unnecessary. Our armed forces are beyond politics. As for economy - yes per capita matters but Rome wasn't built in a day. With 140 crore population, growth takes time. At least we're moving in right direction after 2014.
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Neha T.
Both BJP and Congress play blame games. We citizens want solutions! 🏡 Better jobs, affordable education, healthcare. Instead of arguing over who built ISRO, tell us how you'll make scientists' innovations benefit common people. That's what real governance means.

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