Minister Giriraj Singh Defends Indias Economy Amid Political Criticism

Begusarai, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Union Minister Giriraj Singh recently defended India’s economic progress while addressing political controversies ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. Speaking in Begusarai, he took aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, over their criticisms of the government.

In a press conference, Singh remarked, “They cannot see the harassment of the JNU professor. Perhaps Rahul Gandhi’s vision is impaired. It seems that under his leadership, Congress has become a haven for such individuals. What was the state of the economy during Congress’s rule? When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014, the economic situation was dire. Today, the entire world praises our economy.”

He highlighted the global perception of rising oil prices, stating that while the world grapples with inflation, India is thriving. “From the World Bank to the IMF, everyone sees that India is producing everything from chips to ships and is exporting in the defense sector. If this is a declining economy, I accept that,” he added.

Singh also expressed his views on social divisions, stating, “The Mughals divided Hindus into castes. Jawaharlal Nehru further entrenched this division. Today, political mobilization is occurring solely within Hindu communities, while radical elements among Muslims are uniting. This division aims to politicize every caste among Hindus, while the Muslim vote is increasingly positioned against Indian nationalism.”

Tensions are rising as the political landscape shifts ahead of the elections, with Singh’s remarks likely to resonate in the ongoing debates about India’s economic and social fabric.