New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, labelling him “the most rejected commodity in Indian politics” following Gandhi’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “seven appeals” made during a speech in Secunderabad.
Addressing reporters in New Delhi, Fadnavis stated that Rahul Gandhi had been repeatedly rejected by voters across all states and affirmed that the country firmly supported Prime Minister Modi. “Rahul Gandhi is the most rejected commodity in Indian politics, rejected by all, in every single state. It seems to me that he is simply a product that the people have cast aside. In a democracy, only those whom the people accept truly matter. So, when it comes to a figure like Rahul Gandhi, who is so consistently rejected, do you really accord him any significance? The nation stands behind PM Modi; and time and again, the nation bestows its blessings upon PM Modi,” the Chief Minister said.
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These remarks followed Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Prime Minister’s “seven appeals” in response to the ongoing West Asia crisis. Modi’s appeals included requests to reduce edible oil consumption, use public transport, adopt natural farming, and minimise fuel usage to address global economic pressures stemming from international conflicts.
On Monday, Rahul Gandhi described the appeals as “failures” rather than “sermons” in a post on X, intensifying his criticism by reiterating his “Compromised PM” label and claiming that the country’s governance was no longer under the Prime Minister’s control.
Meanwhile, while speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in Delhi, Fadnavis outlined Maharashtra’s preparations for “the next era of the global economy,” affirming the state’s commitment to Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat.”
He emphasised Maharashtra’s focus on infrastructure, technology, renewable energy, and manufacturing as key drivers of future growth. “Maharashtra is preparing for something bigger, a new era of the global economy. We strive for the aim of the PM’s vision of Viksit Bharat. We are the commercial and entertainment capital of India. Maharashtra attracted Rs 30 lakh crore investments in Davos. In a world of uncertainty, trust becomes economic capital. The future economy will be built on highways, ports and other infrastructure. Infrastructure is design, and that is why Maharashtra is investing in unprecedented speed,” Fadnavis said.
