Lok Sabha 2024: Rahul Gandhi says Congress manifesto 'can change India' after PM Modi's 'Muslim League' remark

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi assured the public on Saturday that the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 "can change India". He said this during a rally in Telangana's Hyderabad while informing about the promises made by his party for farmers, youth, women and the minority in its manifesto.

"This is not our, but that of India's soul...We created this manifesto after listening to your heart and soul. Read this manifesto carefully. If you look at it carefully, you will understand that this manifesto can change India," said.

"This manifesto can change the lives of the poor, farmers, women and the youth," the Congress leader added. "Everyone in Telangana knows it very well that Congress delivers what it promises," he said. 

The Congress or manifesto on April 5.  The party had ousted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to after winning the state assembly elections in 2023.

said that “one day", he wants “'Made in Telangana' to fight against ". He added, “Then the country would say that if 'Made in Telangana' is possible, then 'Made in Uttar Pradesh' and 'Made in Rajasthan' is also possible."

Gandhi's statement came hours after hit out at the Congress over its manifesto, saying that the grand old party "is completely cut off from the aspirations and expectations of today's India".

The Prime Minister further alleged that the Congress' manifesto reflects the same idea which was prevalent in the Muslim League during the freedom movement.

"The Congress manifesto, and the little remaining part of it is completely dominated by the leftists…Congress is not visible in this," PM Modi said.

PM Modi's comment drew criticism from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh who "reminded" the Prime Minister of the history. He said it was