NRC or NPR, it is a tax on the poor, says Rahul Gandhi

Hitting out at the Centre over “sagging” economy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (December 27) said the country cannot be run without involving every section of the society.

He was speaking at the inaugural function of Nationak Tribal Dance Festival, 2019 at the Science College ground here. “You know the condition of the country. What is happening in other states,” he said, apparently referring to protests over the new citizenship law and NRC.

Later, while answering to reporters, Gandhi said, “Whether NRC or NPR, it is a tax on the poor, demonetisation was a tax on the poor. It is an attack on poor people, now the poor is asking how will we get jobs?”

“You all know the problem of farmers suicides, deteriorating condition of the economy and unemployment,” he said. “I would like to say that without taking people from every religion, every caste, tribals, dalits and backward (classes) together, the economy of the country cannot be run,” he added.

Attacking the government, he said, “Earlier the world used to say that India and China are growing at the same pace but now world is seeing violence in India, women not feeling safe on the streets and rising unemployment.”

(With inputs from agencies)