Rahul Gandhi Takes ‘Panauti’ Dig At PM Modi: Blames Loss In World Cup Final

During a poll rally in Rajasthan's Jalore, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "panauti" (jinx), attributing India's loss in the 2023 World Cup final match against Australia to the Prime Minister's presence.

Gandhi remarked, "Our boys could have won the World Cup there, but the 'bad omen' caused their defeat."

The Congress MP from Wayanad also criticized PM Modi for his previous claims of representing the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) without taking substantial steps for their advancement. He highlighted the larger population of OBCs and criticized the lack of attention from the Centre toward their progress.

On Tuesday, the Congress unveiled its manifesto, titled 'Jan Ghoshna Patra,' for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections scheduled for November 25, with results slated for December 3. The party, aiming to maintain its position in the state, proposed seven commitments to the public if re-elected. Among these commitments are pledges for a new recruitment scheme at the panchayat level and the implementation of a caste census.