Patna (Bihar) [India], April 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over the recent stock market downturn, stating that Trump’s actions caused the markets to tumble.
“The U.S. President has led to a tumble in the stock market. Less than 1 percent of the people here have their money invested in the stock market, which means the stock market is not a field for you. Unlimited money is made in it, but you don’t get the benefit of it,” Gandhi said while addressing the Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan in Patna.
Asian stock markets experienced a significant sell-off on Monday following President Trump’s announcement of a new round of tariffs. Markets opened under heavy selling pressure, driven by concerns over the impact of the tariffs on global trade and economic growth.
Gandhi also commented on the treatment of marginalized communities, saying people from weaker sections of society were being treated as second-class citizens.
“People say that the Constitution was drafted in 1947. However, I believe that this Constitution is thousands of years old, and it includes the thoughts of Ambedkar ji, Phule ji, Gandhi ji, Nehru ji, Guru Nanak ji, and Kabir. The Constitution contains the thoughts of those whom India respects,” he said.
He reflected on the legacy of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi, noting their commitment to truth.
“I was asked a question about what your great-grandfather Nehru ji was like and what you learned from him? In the room where I was sitting, there was a picture of not only Nehru ji but also Mahatma Gandhi ji. Looking at that picture, only one thought came to my mind: that both these people loved the truth,” Gandhi said.
He further pledged that the Congress party would dismantle the “fake barrier” of the 50 percent cap on reservations.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies is scheduled to be held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections took place in October-November 2020. (ANI)
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