Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Modi Attacks Rahul Gandhi Campaign, Highlights Freight Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized a Congress campaign called “Chhatron Ki Goonj.”
He said the campaign was an “echo of lies” and that young people would support the truth.
Congress says its campaign discusses problems faced by students and job seekers.
These problems include exam leaks, expensive education, recruitment concerns and unemployment.
Modi made his comments at a gathering in Vadodara.
He also talked about development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore.
He urged young people to become skilled in artificial intelligence.
Modi said a 2,800-kilometre freight railway corridor had been completed.
He said the corridor would help passenger and goods trains move more efficiently.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi’s Congress campaign, calling “Chhatron Ki Goonj” an “echo of lies.”
Modi said young people would reject attempts to mislead them and urged them to develop expertise in artificial intelligence.
Congress’s campaign is raising concerns about exam paper leaks, costly education, recruitment irregularities and unemployment.
Speaking in Vadodara, Modi inaugurated or launched development projects valued at Rs 35,000 crore.
Modi highlighted completion of the 2,800-kilometre Dedicated Freight Corridor and inaugurated three sections of its Western corridor.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi’s Congress-led “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign.
- What
- Modi called the campaign “Jooth Ki Goonj,” highlighted government development work and announced the completion of the 2,800-kilometre Dedicated Freight Corridor.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Vadodara, Gujarat, India; the freight corridor connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai with Dadri in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Modi said the campaign could mislead young people, while Congress is using it to raise concerns about education, recruitment and unemployment.
Congress and Student Campaign
Modi and Government Position
Purpose of “Chhatron Ki Goonj”
Congress and Student Campaign
Congress presents the initiative as a student-dialogue campaign addressing exam paper leaks, costly education, recruitment irregularities and unemployment.
Modi and Government Position
Modi characterized the campaign as “Jooth Ki Goonj” and said young people should not be misled by it.
Assessment of government development
Congress and Student Campaign
The articles report that critics questioned the utility of the freight corridor and the government’s development record.
Modi and Government Position
Modi highlighted the completion of the freight corridor, development across energy sectors and the government’s infrastructure work.
Message to young people
Congress and Student Campaign
The Congress campaign seeks to draw attention to problems affecting students and job seekers.
Modi and Government Position
Modi urged young people to stand with the truth, focus on development opportunities and become experts in artificial intelligence.
- Campaign
- Congress’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” student-dialogue initiative
- Modi’s characterization
- “Jooth Ki Goonj,” meaning “echo of lies”
- Development projects
- Projects inaugurated or launched with a stated value of Rs 35,000 crore
- Freight corridor
- The 2,800-kilometre Dedicated Freight Corridor was described as complete
- Western corridor
- Three key sections were inaugurated
- Other services
- Freight services were flagged off from four locations, along with a passenger service between Tanda Road and Vadodara
- Youth appeal
- Modi urged young people to develop expertise in artificial intelligence
