The war is on! Modi vs Manmohan has never been more interesting

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, who had never been vocal about his own work during his regime, has now all of a sudden started showing his aggressive side by commenting on PM Modi-led government’s work. While earlier, he had attacked PM Modi when his government had just completed a year at the centre, yesterday, Singh once again raised his voice and called the current Prime Minister of India an “adept salesman, event manager and a better communicator” than him.

Singh, who was addressing Congress Chief Ministers at ‘Chief Ministers Meeting’ held in National Capital, also accused the BJP government of repackaging UPA’s policies. He said: “Many of our initiatives are being repackaged…as something new. I have to acknowledge that my successor has been a more adept salesman, event manager and communicator than me. But the UPA story should not get lost and its solid accomplishments should not be forgotten.”

As per the report published in ET, Singh also said that there was an euphoria that GDP growth has started accelerating once again. “But doubts have been expressed both within and outside the government about the validity of the new GDP numbers. This controversy has to be resolved… Whatever the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister might say, our credibility is under question and doubt.”

The conference was convened by party Chief Sonia Gandhi where Vice-president Rahul Gandhi was also present. Addressing the meet, Sonia Gandhi said that the party has learnt a lesson in 2014 Lok Sabha polls and that “we need to vastly improve our communications and marketing skills, particularly in an era of rapidly changing technology."

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi too suggested party members to focus on just two-three transformational policies and to make them the most excellent ones.

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