Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Rahul Gandhi a "failed product," sparking a sharp political showdown between the BJP and Congress. BJP leaders accused Gandhi of destabilizing India, while Congress members said the PM fears his growing youth appeal. Shashi Tharoor noted, "Rahul Gandhi has generated fresh enthusiasm among the youth."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "failed product" jibe at Rahul Gandhi has triggered a political face-off between the BJP and the Congress. BJP president Nitin Nabin has accused Rahul Gandhi of being part of a foreign-operated toolkit to destabilise India, while Congress leaders allege that the Prime Minister is targeting the Leader of the Opposition over his growing appeal among young voters. At the NDTV World Summit, Shashi Tharoor highlighted the fresh enthusiasm Rahul Gandhi has generated among the youth, intensifying the political debate over his leadership.