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PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of repeatedly relying on baseless foreign claims to question India’s leadership and institutions, and said such conduct goes beyond dissent and harms national interest.
In a statement, Sawant said Rahul Gandhi has, over the past two days, pushed what he termed “non-facts and misleading narratives” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He objected particularly to Gandhi’s remarks on India–US trade engagement, which the Congress leader described as a “cover-up,” while alleging that the Prime Minister was “compromised.”
“These are reckless fabrications aimed solely at misleading the public. This is not dissent, but irresponsible conduct that undermines the nation’s interests. India deserves facts, not distortion and deceit,” Sawant said.
The Chief Minister asserted that Prime Minister Modi’s credibility is rooted in decades of public service and governance.
“The Prime Minister’s credibility is not built through propaganda or purchased influence. It is earned through hard work, decisive leadership, reforms and an unwavering focus on India’s national interest,” he said.
Sawant added that political theatrics and false allegations would not erode public trust in the Prime Minister, which, he said, is founded on performance and commitment to the country.
The Chief Minister called upon political leaders to engage in responsible debate and refrain from making allegations that could mislead citizens or damage India’s global standing.
