May 8th 2024.
On Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism by daring him to launch an investigation into whether businessmen Adani and Ambani had funneled black money into his party. Gandhi also tauntingly asked if Modi was speaking from his own personal experience of receiving money from them in a tempo, and questioned if the prime minister was afraid of the truth.
In a video message, Gandhi boldly retorted to Modi's accusations at an election rally, noting the prime minister's sudden shift from constantly attacking Adani and Ambani to now avoiding any mention of them. He then made a sly remark about the two businessmen using a tempo to deliver their "contributions" to the BJP.
Addressing Modi, Gandhi suggested, "Why don't you send the CBI and ED to investigate them? Don't be afraid of the truth." He also pointed out that the country is well aware of who is in control of the BJP's "corruption tempo."
Gandhi continued by stating that the same amount of money that Modi has allegedly given to Adani and Ambani will be given back to the people of India through the various schemes promised by the Congress party. The Congress has consistently accused the prime minister of showing favoritism towards the top five industrialists in the country, including Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani.
Gandhi also highlighted the difference in priorities between the Congress and BJP, stating that while Modi has created 22 billionaires, the Congress aims to create millions of "lakhpatis" (millionaires) in the country.
AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh also joined in on the criticism of Modi's statement, suggesting that the prime minister is feeling bewildered as he is unable to secure a clear majority and is now attacking his own friends. Ramesh specifically questioned the timing of Modi's revelation about Adani and Ambani having bags full of black money, eight years after announcing the note ban.
He also pointed out that while Modi has been quick to take action against corruption in the form of arresting two chief ministers, he has yet to take any action against Adani and Ambani. Ramesh even went as far as to question if the ED and CBI were asleep on the job, using a reference to the mythological character Kumbhakaran.
Ramesh also noted the rampant privatization in the last 10 years and questioned where the supposed black money is coming from. He challenged Modi to provide answers to these important questions.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also chimed in, suggesting that the people of the country have slowed down Modi's "tempo" in the third phase of elections. She further urged the prime minister to answer the nation's questions.
In response to Modi's accusations, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked, "Modiji, please answer, the country wants to know." She also noted that the Congress party has stopped criticizing Adani and Ambani since the election dates were announced.
At an election rally in Telangana, Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of having a "deal" with Adani and Ambani and asked if the party had received "tempo loads of black money" from the two businessmen in exchange for Rahul Gandhi's silence. He also questioned the sudden change in the Congress' attitude towards the two industrialists and demanded answers.
Modi stated, "Something is fishy here. For five years, you (Rahul Gandhi) abused Adani and Ambani, and now suddenly you have stopped. It means you have received some tempo loads of stolen money. You have to answer the nation." He also accused the Congress of hoarding black money and challenged them to come clean on their alleged deal with Adani and Ambani.
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