‘Congress insults tricolour abroad’: Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘gaddar’ jab at PM Modi | India News

New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal On Wednesday, the opposition party launched a fierce attack on the leader Rahul GandhiAccusing him and the Congress party of using “insulting” and “insulting” language against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi India’s global position and strategic partnership have been strengthened under the Modi government.Addressing reporters in Delhi, Goyal said the world today viewed India and Prime Minister Modi “with great faith”, while Rahul Gandhi continued to display a “negative view” through his statements and speeches.“On the one hand, the whole world is looking at India and the Prime Minister with great confidence, on the other hand, Rahul Gandhi, who has a negative outlook, is repeatedly showing his nature and character in his speeches and speeches. It is a different matter that the people of India are rejecting him one by one,” said Goyal.“His frustration and self-inflicted emotions and the way he verbally abused and used derogatory language against the Prime Minister were evident,” he added.The Union minister accused the Congress party and the Gandhi family of supporting infiltrators and questioned the party’s record on terrorism and Naxalism.“Is eradicating Naxalism treason? Or allowing Naxalism to flourish year after year under treason under Congress rule?” Goyal asked.“The way the Congress party and the Gandhi family support infiltrators is treason. Is honoring the Indian flag on the global stage considered treason, or desecration of the Indian flag abroad? Is breaking the back of terrorism, giving a befitting reply to terrorism treason? Or feeding biryani to terrorists, or compromising with terrorists is treason?” He saidIn another comment targeting the Congress, Goyal said, “The way the Congress party and the Gandhi family support infiltrators is ‘Gaddari’. Is it ‘Gaddari’ to honor the Tricolor on the world stage, or is it ‘Gaddari’ to insult India’s tricolor abroad?”He also said that Rahul Gandhi’s comments reflect political weakness. “It is clear that the term used by Rahul Gandhi is ‘Obuses and the Weapons of the Weapons’ in English. It is clear that the country is now looking at the weakness of Rahul Gandhi, the failure of the Gandhi family and the Congress party and India’s prestige on the world stage as the world’s fastest growing economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi,” he said.Goyal also highlighted India’s expanding relationship with the US, describing the bilateral relationship as “very strong and strong”.“India and the US share a very strong and powerful partnership. We are both friends, fruitful and important trading partners,” he said.“We have a strategic partnership in critical minerals, we are working together on new technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, machine learning,” he said, pointing to collaboration in critical and emerging technologies.The minister said that India and the US have finalized an Interim Phase-I bilateral trade agreement that will benefit Indian exports.“We have finalized an interim phase 1 of a bilateral trade agreement, whereby India will have preferential access to the large US market over our competitors,” he said.Referring to Indian diaspora and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the US, Goyal said, “Millions of Indians live and work in the US today, which is a living bridge between the 2 countries. Marco Rubio’s visit is very timely and reflects the growing partnership between the US and India, which will provide new opportunities to youth, women.”He added, “The US has announced an investment of nearly Rs 6 lakh crore for India. This is why we are called a trusted partner of the world.”The Union minister also spoke extensively about Prime Minister Modi’s recent multi-country tour, saying that India is “in the spotlight in 5 countries in 5 days”.“During Prime Minister Modi’s visit, India was in the spotlight in 5 countries in 5 days. The real people of India honored them in this country. A clear message was given that India stands very strongly on the world stage. The world respects India. Today, the entire world looks up to PM Modi’s leadership with respect and reverence,” Goyal said.He said that discussions have been held with the chief executives of more than 50 major companies to strengthen investment and trade relations.“Discussions have been held with CEOs of more than 50 major companies and India has talked to them about increasing investment and trade,” he said.Listing the results of the Prime Minister’s foreign engagements, Goyal said that India has signed several strategic and economic agreements with European countries and the UAE.“During this visit, Prime Minister Modi signed a joint innovation partnership, a technology and artificial intelligence corridor with Sweden, which will double our mutual trade and investment,” he said.“There, we have secured $100 billion, or about Rs 10 lakh crore, in investments from four countries, creating millions of jobs and employment opportunities for our youth,” Goyal added.The Minister said that India has also finalized a Green Strategic Partnership with Norway and developed a strategic partnership roadmap with the Netherlands.“A new partnership has been launched in the power sector. 16 copper plates from the 11th century were brought back with the Prime Minister,” he said.Talking about relations with Italy, Goyal said, “A special strategic partnership has been established with Italy, covering important minerals. An innovation center will be set up in India. Defense co-production will strengthen the security of both Italy and India. We are going to give a new impetus to bilateral trade and investment between India and Italy.”He also announced that India and the UAE will create a strategic petroleum reserve in India.“A 30-million barrel strategic petroleum reserve will be created in India with the UAE. Additionally, an LPG supply agreement will ensure reliable and safe LPG for millions of consumers,” he said.“The Prime Minister has raised the profile of farmers and taken the country to new heights globally. Today, India is not only a friend of the world but also a trusted partner,” Goyal added.