Overview

• Speaking at EIA University in Medellín on October 2, the Leader of the Opposition said a systematic assault on democratic institutions is the single biggest risk facing India.
• He argued that India’s diversity requires a decentralised, democratic framework and said the country cannot adopt China’s authoritarian model.
• Linking policy to governance, he criticised demonetisation and GST as harmful to small and medium businesses and alleged rising centralised crony power.
• He situated the remarks in a global context, saying China currently leads the shift to batteries and electric motors and describing India’s position between U.S. and Chinese visions.
• BJP leaders and ministers swiftly condemned the comments on X and in statements, calling him the “Leader of Propaganda” and accusing him of demeaning India on foreign soil.