US Edition‘Make in India’ Is Merely Assembling, Not Manufacturing: Rahul Gandhi - The Statesman
INDIA, JUL 19 – Rahul Gandhi says 80% of TV components in India come from China and calls for reforms to support small manufacturers and reduce reliance on imports.
- Yesterday, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi shared a seven-minute video of his Greater Noida visit, `In the name of Make in India, we are merely assembling — not truly manufacturing.`
- Last month, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of `mastering the art of slogans`, criticizing that India is just assembling components from China rather than truly manufacturing.
- Highlighting industry woes, Rahul Gandhi pointed to import reliance, stating that 80% of TV components come from China, and small entrepreneurs lack support.
- In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday criticized Rahul Gandhi, citing his defense of Robert Vadra after a fresh ED charge sheet, highlighting political backlash.
- Rahul Gandhi argued that only a ground-level transformation can make India a genuine manufacturing power, writing `We must stop being a market for others.
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Rahul Gandhi slams 'Make in India', calls it mere assembly
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative saying it is merely assembling and not manufacturing as he called for ground-level changes to help move beyond the assembly line. “Until India becomes self-reliant in production, talks of jobs, growth, and ‘Make in India’ will remain mere speeches,” he also said. Also ReadRahul Gandhi slams ED chargesheet against Vadra “Ground-level change is…
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