Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at Narendra Modi-led Central government for its response during the Covid-10 pandemic. Addressing a poll rally in Rajasthan's Churu ahead of the assembly polls, the Wayanad MP said that the PM asked people to clang utensil when people were dying of the disease.
"Narendra Modi had said - if black money is not erased, hang me...During Corona, Narendra Modi told you - turn on your mobile phone torches, clang utensils. People were dying across the country, there was no oxygen or medicines. Narendra Modi came and said that COVID is here, people are dying, clang your utensils now," he said.
"On the other hand, here was Bhilwara model. Utensils were being clanged here and food packet was being distributed to houses in Rajasthan; medicines were being distributed and patients were being saved. Why? Because we run a government of the poor, farmers and workers," said the Congress leader.
"Congress party's work is to transfer money into the pockets of the poor. They transfer money into the pockets of Adani," he added.
The Congress leader came down heavily on PM Modi over implementation of GST and demonitisiation.
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"Here, we run a government of the poor, we protect you. Narendra Modi implemented GST. For the first time in India, farmers have to pay taxes. He did demonetisation and finished all small businessmen," he said.
"Wherever you see, Adani is doing some or the other business - airports, ports, cement plants, roads are all his. So, he works for the rich. He helps Adani, Adani earns money and that money is used abroad. Foreign companies are purchased," said the Congress MP.
The single phase polls for the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly will be held on November 25 and the votes will be counted on December 3.