Spokespersons: Prof. Rajeev Gowda & Shri Amitabh Dubey: AICC Research Department Chairman Prof. Rajeev Gowda and Communication Department Research & Monitoring In-charge Amitabh Dubey released a 12-year “accountability report” on Modi government’s major and significant failures. It noted that the Centre’s major promises on economic growth, employment generation, agriculture, governance and social welfare had failed to translate into tangible benefits to citizens.

They also criticised the Centre’s decision relating to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, saying that the reduction in the number of subsidised LPG cylinders available to beneficiaries was a setback for women and households dependent on the scheme.

Shri Rajeev Gowda questioned the government’s economic claims, particularly assertions that India was on course to become the world’s third-largest economy. He pointed out, the country had slipped from fourth to sixth place in global economic rankings due to depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar. He argued that currency weakness reflected shortcomings in economic management and adversely affected investor confidence.

He said that foreign investors were withdrawing funds from Indian markets and substantial capital outflows had been recorded in recent months. “The government continues to make grand announcements, but the weakening rupee and investor exits indicate deeper concerns about economic management,” he said

On employment, Prof. Rajeev Gowda accused the government of failing to create adequate jobs despite repeated commitments to make India a global employment hub. He remarked that unemployment among educated youth remained a serious concern and graduates faced increasing difficulty in securing stable employment.

Prof. Rajeev Gowda said that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), traditionally considered major generators of employment, continued to face severe stress. He linked the sector’s difficulties to policy decisions such as demonetisation and pointed out that thousands of MSMEs had shut down in recent years.

On agriculture, he recalled the government’s earlier commitment to double farmers’ incomes and noted that the target remained unfulfilled. He observed that farmers continued to face economic distress and cited farm-related suicides as evidence of the sector’s ongoing challenges.

Prof Rajeev Gowda criticised the government’s foreign policy approach, questioning the outcomes of the Prime Minister’s international engagements. He noted that India had become increasingly vulnerable to external pressures in matters relating to trade, energy security and strategic partnerships.

He accused the government of weakening democratic institutions, particularly the electoral process. He criticised changes in the appointment process of Election Commission members and remarked that voter deletions in several states had raised concerns about electoral fairness.

The Congress leader also targeted the government over examination paper leaks, including controversies surrounding national-level entrance examinations. He said that repeated paper leaks and re-examinations had undermined the future prospects of students and eroded confidence in the education system. Tuesday, June 9, 2026