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Govt ‘incompetent’ manager of economy: Chidambaram hit out at PM Modi
New Delhi: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday hit out at the Modi government over the economic slowdown and said it is an “incompetent” manager of the economy and described the disinvestment of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) as a “scandal”.
Chidambaram also said that the Congress will oppose the Citizenship Amendment Bill and that he supports the protests of the Jawaharlal Nehru University students, IIMC and other institutions over the proposed fee hike.
Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters, a day after he was released from Tihar jail after 106 days, Chidambaram said, “The government is an incompetent manager of the economy.”
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the economic slowdown, the senior Congress leader said, “The Prime Minister has been unusually silent on the economy. He has left it to his ministers to indulge in bluff and bluster.”
He also said that the government is making mistakes.
“It is wrong. Let me repeat, the government is wrong and they are wrong because they are clueless,” the Congress leader said.
He said every number pointed in the direction of a floundering economy. The economy can be brought out of the slowdown but this government was incapable of doing that.
“We will be lucky to end the year if growth touches 5 per cent. Please remember Arvind Subramanian’s caution that 5 per cent under this government, because of suspect methodology, is not really 5 per cent but less by about 1.5 per cent,” Chidambaram said.
“It (Government) is unable to look for the obvious clues, because it is stubborn in defending its catastrophic mistakes,” he said.
To a question over the government’s plans to disinvest many Public Sector Units (PSUs) like BPCL, Chidambaram said, “BPCL is a scandal. My colleague Jairam Ramesh pointed it out some months ago. By asking one PSU to buy another PSU is accounting manoeuvring. Government coffers are full and it doesn’t make any difference to me, the organisation or the company or the economy. Let us see who buys BPCL, that will give a clue where the scandal lies.”
He also attacked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her remarks on onions and said, “This shows the mindset of the government.”
Chidambaram was referring to Sitharaman’s remarks in Parliament on Wednesday where she said that “I don’t eat onions and garlic.”
He also lamented the delay in procuring onions and said, “They should have planned in advance. What’s the point of importing now?”
Chidambaram also said that the party will oppose the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB).
The former Finance Minister also said that he support students of JNU and IIMC over fee hike and said, “I support their protest against the steep hike in their hostel and educational fees.”
To a question over the government removing Special Protection Group (SPG) protection to the Gandhi family, Chidambaram said, “That is a cost government has to bear. The Gandhis were extremely graceful over the decision and said ‘it’s fine its your decision’.”
Chidambaram was released from Tihar jail on Wednesday evening after spending 106 days in connection with INX Media case. He was arrested on August 21 by the CBI after 24-hour drama from his residence. He was also arrested by the ED in connection with the money laundering probe.
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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