Rahul Gandhi a rejected neta, rejected mal: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi while backing PM Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid rising concerns over the West Asia conflict.
According to Fadnavis, “The conflict has already adversely affected several nations including neighborhoods. In Pakistan the fuel price has shot to Rs 450 per litres. There is scarcity. (File Photo) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday called Opposition leader in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi a rejected neta (leader) and rejected mal (product), evoking sharp reactions from the Congress.
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Fadnavis said people should follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal against excess use of fuel to avert a crisis in the country due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
“Due to the West Asia conflict, prices of fuel have steeply risen. The austerity measures suggested by the PM should be heeded by citizens, as this is the way forward to avoid the fuel crisis ahead,” the CM said and added that India has managed well under PM Modi’s leadership, despite the prolonged conflict.
Commenting on Gandhi’s criticism about Modi’s appeal, Fadnavis said, “I am not sure how much Rajul Gandhi has understood what the PM meant… We don’t give much importance to what he says. Rahul Gandhi is a rejected neta. He is a rejected mal.”
On Sunday, Modi urged people to turn to public transport and avoid buying gold for one year. He also appealed to limit overseas vacations to cope with the global crisis arising due to the West Asia conflict.
In a post on X, Gandhi said, “These aren’t sermons – these are proofs of failure. In 12 years, he’s brought the country to such a pass that the public has to be told what to buy, what not to buy, where to go, where not to go.”
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