Politics
Rahul Gandhi Calls Make in India a Failure as Factories Struggle
New Delhi, India, June 21, 2025 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India plan, saying it has turned into “Break in India” as factories close and jobs vanish. His words, spoken at Delhi’s Nehru Place market, have sparked a heated debate about India’s economy. Here’s what’s happening.
Gandhi’s Claims
He painted a grim picture:
- On June 21, Gandhi said manufacturing now makes up only 14% of India’s economy, down from a higher share in 2014.
- He claimed India mostly assembles products like phones using parts from China, not building them fully.
- A technician told Gandhi, “We fix phones, but the parts aren’t ours.”
His words struck a chord.
“Make in India” promised a factory boom. So why is manufacturing at record lows, youth unemployment at record highs, and why have imports from China more than doubled?
Modi ji has mastered the art of slogans, not solutions. Since 2014, manufacturing has fallen to 14% of our… pic.twitter.com/HsL9PBUYpx
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 21, 2025
Modi’s Defense
The government pushed back:
- They said Make in India has boosted phone exports, like iPhones, from almost nothing to billions of dollars.
- New factories for chips, like those by Micron, are starting up in India.
- A BJP supporter said, “Modi’s plans are working—Rahul just sees the bad.”
The clash was fierce.
What’s Really Going On
The truth is mixed:
- Phone and electric vehicle factories are growing, creating some jobs.
- But textile and steel industries are hurting, with fewer orders and workers.
- An X post read, “India makes phones, but China sends the parts—where’s the gain?”
The economy shows two sides.
Why It Hurts
Jobs are a big worry:
- Many young people can’t find work, especially in factory towns.
- Places like Kanpur and Surat, known for leather and diamonds, see workers upset over lost jobs.
- A voter said, “We want work, not promises from either side.”
The pain is real.
What’s Next
Politics is heating up:
- Gandhi plans to rally voters in states like Uttar Pradesh, focusing on job losses.
- The BJP says Gandhi ignores their wins and points to Congress’s past failures.
- An X user wrote, “Rahul’s talking jobs, but will voters listen or trust Modi?”
The fight shapes elections.
