Stepping up his campaign for the April 9 Puducherry Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi accused the All India N.R. Congress–BJP government of overseeing a serious public health crisis. Gandhi highlighted the issue of large-scale production and distribution of counterfeit medicines in Puducherry, stating that the region had become a hub for fake drug manufacturing.
Addressing a public gathering, Gandhi expressed his concerns about the consequences of these counterfeit medicines spreading beyond the territory without proper oversight. He emphasized that the problem extended beyond corruption, labeling it as a severe public health risk that endangered innocent lives.
Gandhi also criticized the government for alleged widespread corruption in awarding contracts, claiming that a significant commission was being extracted systematically. He pointed out that despite repeated alerts, the administration had failed to address these issues, allowing illegal activities to persist and erode public trust in governance.
Highlighting economic challenges, Gandhi noted the decline of Puducherry’s industrial and textile sectors, attributing it to policy failures and governance shortcomings. He outlined the Congress party’s agenda, focusing on restoring transparency in governance, revitalizing key economic sectors, and rebuilding investor confidence and small industries.
