Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Central government, likening the prevailing conditions in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s leadership to those reminiscent of the \u201cBritish Raj.\u201d Addressing Congress workers in Uttar Pradesh\u2019s Rae Bareli constituency, where her brother Rahul Gandhi is contesting, Priyanka Gandhi criticized the government\u2019s policies for primarily benefiting billionaires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She highlighted concerns over inequality, stating that international reports indicate a worsening condition compared to the British rule era. Priyanka Gandhi expressed dismay over the weakening of democratic institutions such as the media and Parliament, which were originally strengthened by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru to safeguard people\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priyanka Gandhi also voiced apprehensions about attempts to alter the Constitution, particularly provisions like reservation that have significantly impacted millions of lives. She criticized the Prime Minister\u2019s conduct, citing it as unbecoming of the leadership position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflecting on the development initiatives in Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi accused the Modi government of hindering projects initiated during their tenure and attributing them to its own achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Rae Bareli constituency is scheduled for polls on May 20. In the previous Lok Sabha Elections in 2019, Sonia Gandhi secured victory in the constituency. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, who previously represented the neighboring Amethi constituency, faced defeat in the 2019 elections against BJP\u2019s Smriti Irani.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Central government, likening the prevailing conditions in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s leadership to those reminiscent of the \u201cBritish Raj.\u201d Addressing Congress workers in Uttar Pradesh\u2019s Rae Bareli constituency, where her brother Rahul Gandhi is contesting, Priyanka Gandhi criticized the government\u2019s policies for primarily […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1922","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n