New Delhi (TIP)- The Congress said on Friday, Oct 4, that Rahul Gandhi completed 100 days as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Oct 3, listing details of his achievements and arguing that he had amplified the common person’s voice and put a spotlight on the concerns of farmers and marginalised castes.
Gandhi took over as LoP of the Lok Sabha, a position that was vacant for the last decade, on June 24. The Congress’s announcement came days after the National Democratic Alliance government celebrated its 100 days and listed several achievements. Gandhi shared a video on all social media platforms reflecting on his journey as LoP, saying that his mission was to “restore the values of love, respect and humility to the heart of Indian politics.”
“It is these principles that guide me as we work together to build a more just, compassionate and economically prosperous India,” he added. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera outlined Gandhi’s actions during this period, saying he had forced the government to withdraw key decisions such as its lateral entry policy, removing indexation benefits from real-estate sales, or a draft of the broadcast bill.
“Gandhi has worked to amplify the voices of marginalized communities whose issues often do not reach Parliament,” Khera said.
“Through his efforts, he has exemplified the role a leader of the Opposition should play, giving voice to those who often go unheard—people whose concerns rarely reach the big bungalows of our ministers. His work shows how essential it is to elevate the voices of those who struggle to make themselves heard in the corridors of power,” Khera said.
He listed 10 achievements by Gandhi during the period.
Khera listed Gandhi’s visit to Manipur, interactions with local people, and raising the issue of ethnic violence in the state in Parliament. Khera mentioned that Gandhi opposed the lateral recruitment advertisements for 45 bureaucratic positions in August, which the government ultimately withdrew. The Congress party asserted at the time that the move was yet another attempt by the Narendra Modi-led government to weaken reservation policies.
“He challenged malpractice in government examinations, specifically the NEET paper leak, demanding accountability,” Khera said, referring to the row that erupted in June over allegations of question paper leaks during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has since taken over the cases involving multiple examinees and staff implicated in the scandal. Source: HT