Rahul Gandhi’s Fiery Criticism of 'Make in India' and Dependence on Chinese Goods
The Budget Session of Parliament for 2025 has turned into an intense battlefield of words, with heated debates shaping the discourse on the Union Budget for 2025-26. One of the most striking moments came when Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Central Government, questioning the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and expressing concerns over India’s increasing dependence on Chinese goods. Gandhi did not hold back, bringing up a statement from the Chief of Army that allegedly confirmed the presence of Chinese forces inside Indian territory. "This is a fact," he asserted, linking this to the failure of India's manufacturing sector. According to him, the lack of domestic production has allowed China to dominate India's economy, undermining the country's self-reliance efforts. He painted a grim picture of the future, warning that if India were to engage in a conflict with China, its defense systems would rely on "Chinese electri...